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

Flat 1, 32 Newcomen Road in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Flat 1, 32 Newcomen Road, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 1, 32 Newcomen Road self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 2. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Flat 1, 32 Newcomen Road start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 1, 32 Newcomen Road


Sleeps 2 Games room

Haughton Castle - Farm House in Haughton Castle, Northumberland, North East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House, Haughton Castle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House self catering accommodation in Haughton Castle, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Haughton Castle - Farm House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. ... more about Haughton Castle - Farm House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Hay Loft in Stanton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hay Loft, Stanton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hay Loft self catering accommodation in Stanton, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hay Loft start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hay Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

1 Top View Cottages in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Top View Cottages, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Top View Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Top View Cottages is close to the beach. 1 Top View Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Top View Cottages start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Top View Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Top View Cottages


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room 1 Top View Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dungloe start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballinamuck in Lough Gowna, County Longford,

Ballinamuck, Lough Gowna

Breaks in County Longford

Ballinamuck self catering accommodation in Lough Gowna, County Longford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinamuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamuck start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Callow in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Callow, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Callow self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Callow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callow start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

 

 

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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