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

Upper Mowley in Titley, Herefordshire, West England

Upper Mowley, Titley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Upper Mowley self catering accommodation in Titley, Herefordshire sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Upper Mowley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upper Mowley start from £1820 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upper Mowley


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Sweffling Hall in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Sweffling Hall, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sweffling Hall self catering accommodation in Saxmundham, Suffolk sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Sweffling Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweffling Hall start from £480 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweffling Hall


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Stable in Ashford, Devon, South West England

The Stable, Ashford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Ashford, Devon 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. The Stable is close to the beach. Prices at The Stable start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


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

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina


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

Hunter Cottage in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hunter Cottage, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £346 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Keepers Cottage 5 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage 5, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage 5 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Cottage 5 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage 5 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage 5


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Cottage 5 Customer Feedback and Reviews

Homefield House in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Homefield House, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Homefield House self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Homefield House is close to the beach. Prices at Homefield House start from £704 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Homefield House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Homefield House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Homefield House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Sleepy Fox in Blisland, Cornwall, South West England

Sleepy Fox, Blisland

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sleepy Fox self catering accommodation in Blisland, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Sleepy Fox does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sleepy Fox start from £406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sleepy Fox


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

 

 

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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