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

The Manor House in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Manor House, Stroud

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Stroud, Gloucestershire sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Manor House start from £1515 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Easy walking close by

Ty Cerrig in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Cerrig, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Cerrig self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Cerrig is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Cerrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Cerrig start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Cerrig


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Rosemundy Villa in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

Rosemundy Villa, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rosemundy Villa self catering accommodation in St Agnes, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rosemundy Villa is close to the beach. Rosemundy Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemundy Villa start from £411 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemundy Villa


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

The Beach House in Porthallow, Cornwall, South West England

The Beach House, Porthallow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Beach House self catering accommodation in Porthallow, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 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 fishing . The Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Beach House start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Castlebar in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Castlebar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Tack Room in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

The Tack Room, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Tack Room start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Windwhistle in St Martin's, Cornwall, South West England

Windwhistle, St Martin's

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Windwhistle self catering accommodation in St Martin's, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Windwhistle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windwhistle start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windwhistle


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clock Cottage in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Clock Cottage, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Clock Cottage self catering accommodation in East Rudham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clock Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Bran, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Bran

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Bran, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £173 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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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