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

Kilcrohane in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fairview House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Fairview House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairview House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fairview House start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview House


Sleeps 8 Games room

Killimer in Killimer, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killimer, Killimer

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killimer self catering accommodation in Killimer, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killimer start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killimer


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dipper in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Dipper, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dipper self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Dipper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dipper start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dipper


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Courtmacsherry in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland-South

Courtmacsherry, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Courtmacsherry self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Courtmacsherry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Courtmacsherry start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtmacsherry


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

Hobbit Cottage in Noss Mayo, Devon, South West England

Hobbit Cottage, Noss Mayo

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hobbit Cottage self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo, Devon sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Hobbit Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hobbit Cottage start from £316 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobbit Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Noel Cottage in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Noel Cottage, Chipping Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Noel Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Noel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noel Cottage start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Yew Tree Farmhouse in Hannington Wick, Gloucestershire, South West England

Yew Tree Farmhouse, Hannington Wick

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Yew Tree Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Hannington Wick, Gloucestershire sleeps 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Yew Tree Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew Tree Farmhouse start from £4165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Flat 1 Hazeldene in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 1 Hazeldene, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 1 Hazeldene self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Flat 1 Hazeldene is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 1 Hazeldene start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 1 Hazeldene customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 1 Hazeldene


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room Flat 1 Hazeldene Customer Feedback and Reviews

40 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

40 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

40 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 40 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 40 Dart Marina start from £585 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 40 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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