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

Apartment 3 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 3 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 3 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 3 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Woodwells Cottage in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Woodwells Cottage, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Woodwells Cottage self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Woodwells Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodwells Cottage start from £1365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodwells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Liscannor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Liscannor start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

2 North Crest House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 North Crest House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 North Crest House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 North Crest House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 North Crest House start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 North Crest House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Chipton House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Chipton House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chipton House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Chipton House start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Chipton House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Chipton House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room Chipton House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Botloes Cottage in Newent, Gloucestershire, South West England

Botloes Cottage, Newent

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Botloes Cottage self catering accommodation in Newent, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Botloes Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Botloes Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

2 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Albany House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Albany House start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Albany House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 2 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse in Hollacombe, Devon, South West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse, Hollacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hollacombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middle Hollacombe Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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