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

3 Lyndhurst in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

3 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Lyndhurst self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 Lyndhurst start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Garden

Clock Cottage in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Clock Cottage, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Clock Cottage self catering accommodation in East Rudham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Clock Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slades Cottage in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

Slades Cottage, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Slades Cottage self catering accommodation in St Neot, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Slades Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slades Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Harvest Moon in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Harvest Moon, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harvest Moon self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Harvest Moon is close to the beach. Harvest Moon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harvest Moon start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harvest Moon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

The Abandoned Cottage in Prixford, Devon, South West England

The Abandoned Cottage, Prixford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Abandoned Cottage self catering accommodation in Prixford, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Abandoned Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Abandoned Cottage start from £408 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Abandoned Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wagtail in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Wagtail, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wagtail self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wagtail start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtail


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Triton in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Triton, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Triton self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Triton is close to the beach. Triton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Triton start from £277 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Triton


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

 

 

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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