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

Over Court in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Over Court, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Over Court self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Over Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Over Court start from £800 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Over Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

9 Prospect House in Hallsands, Devon, South West England

9 Prospect House, Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

9 Prospect House self catering accommodation in Hallsands, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 9 Prospect House start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Prospect House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Turnpike Cottage in Stokenham, Devon, South West England

Turnpike Cottage, Stokenham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Turnpike Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokenham, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Turnpike Cottage is close to the beach. Turnpike Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Turnpike Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnpike Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cawburn Cottage in Ainstable, Cumbria, North West England

Cawburn Cottage, Ainstable

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cawburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Ainstable, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Cawburn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cawburn Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cawburn Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cawburn Cottage

Phone enquiries: 01768 896 661

Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Cawburn Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Castleisland in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castleisland, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castleisland self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleisland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleisland start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleisland


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bohola in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bohola, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bohola self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bohola does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bohola start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bohola


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Pont House in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont House, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont House self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pont House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont House start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Drumcondra in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Drumcondra, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Drumcondra self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Drumcondra start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcondra


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Links Cottage in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Links Cottage, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Links Cottage self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Links Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Links Cottage start from £949 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Links Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Links Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Links Cottage 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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