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

Taylor Cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

Taylor Cottage, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Taylor Cottage self catering accommodation in Mousehole, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Taylor Cottage start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taylor Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Shipton Cottage in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Shipton Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Shipton Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shipton Cottage start from £606 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shipton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Little White House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little White House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little White House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Little White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little White House start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little White House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Dunquin in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dunquin 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 . Dunquin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunquin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunquin


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

Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) is close to the beach. Prices at Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper )


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Apt 2, Terrapins ( Upper ) Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bullens Bank Cottage in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Bullens Bank Cottage, Hay-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bullens Bank Cottage self catering accommodation in Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bullens Bank Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bullens Bank Cottage start from £936 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bullens Bank Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Clockhouse and The Barn in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Clockhouse and The Barn, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Clockhouse and The Barn self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Clockhouse and The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Clockhouse and The Barn start from £1050 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clockhouse and The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

1 Easton Barn in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

1 Easton Barn, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Easton Barn self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 Easton Barn start from £232 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Easton Barn


Sleeps 4 Games room

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


Sleeps 4 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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