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

Apple Mill in Venn Ottery, Devon, South West England

Apple Mill, Venn Ottery

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Mill self catering accommodation in Venn Ottery, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Apple Mill start from £529 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Mill


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Robbies Barn in Fulready, Warwickshire, Central England

Robbies Barn, Fulready

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Robbies Barn self catering accommodation in Fulready, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robbies Barn start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robbies Barn


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cazenovia Hall in near Greystoke, Cumbria, North West England

Cazenovia Hall, near Greystoke

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cazenovia Hall self catering accommodation in near Greystoke, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cazenovia Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cazenovia Hall start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cazenovia Hall


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by

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

Hollywood in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Hollywood, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Hollywood self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Hollywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollywood start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollywood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Harmur in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Harmur, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harmur self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Harmur is close to the beach. Prices at Harmur start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harmur


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

5 Island Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

5 Island Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Island Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Island Street is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Island Street start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Island Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Dunfanaghy in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Apartment 5 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 5 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 5 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 5 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 5 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 5 Combehaven customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 5 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Apartment 5 Combehaven 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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