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 Old School House in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old School House, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School House start from £529 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bank Cottage in Longborough, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bank Cottage, Longborough

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Longborough, Gloucestershire 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 fishing . Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bank Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bank Cottage


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

Stone Wheel Cottage in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Stone Wheel Cottage, Hook Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Stone Wheel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Stone Wheel Cottage start from £814 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Wheel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 10 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Athy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Athy start from £3833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Flat 7 TheSalcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 TheSalcombe start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 7 TheSalcombe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 7 TheSalcombe


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room Flat 7 TheSalcombe Customer Feedback and Reviews

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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

Post Box Cottage in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Post Box Cottage, Upper Dowdeswell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Post Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Post Box Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Easy walking 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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