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

8 Church Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

8 Church Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

8 Church Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 8 Church Street is close to the beach. Prices at 8 Church Street start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Church Street


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

Carneggan Barn in Lanteglos, Cornwall, South West England

Carneggan Barn, Lanteglos

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Carneggan Barn self catering accommodation in Lanteglos, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carneggan Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carneggan Barn start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carneggan Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Peppard in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, South West England

Peppard, Sydling St Nicholas

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Peppard self catering accommodation in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset 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 golf . Prices at Peppard start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peppard


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Goleen in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Goleen, Mizen Head

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Goleen self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Goleen start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goleen


Sleeps 8

Keepers Cottage in Hereford, Herefordshire, West England

Keepers Cottage, Hereford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Keepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Hereford, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £629 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

3 Dartview in South Town, Devon, South West England

3 Dartview, South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dartview self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 Dartview start from £347 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Dartview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Dartview


Sleeps 2 Games room 3 Dartview Customer Feedback and Reviews

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


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

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkeel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilkeel start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


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

Doodles in Gorran, Cornwall, South West England

Doodles, Gorran

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Doodles self catering accommodation in Gorran, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Doodles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doodles start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doodles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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