August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Flat 4, The Salcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 4, The Salcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Flat 4, The Salcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 4, The Salcombe start from £678 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 4, The Salcombe


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Games room

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment in Bath, Somerset, South West England

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Barn in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Barn, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Barn self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Weir House in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Weir House, Chipping Norton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Weir House self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Weir House start from £1217 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weir House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Whitehead in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Whitehead, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Whitehead self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Whitehead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitehead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitehead start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitehead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballina in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, River Moy

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Pumpkin Cottage in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Pumpkin Cottage, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pumpkin Cottage self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pumpkin Cottage start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pumpkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Doonbeg start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Seale Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Seale Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seale Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seale Apartment start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seale Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seale Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Seale Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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