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

Cotswold Cottage in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, South West England

Cotswold Cottage, Coln St Aldwyns

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Cotswold Cottage self catering accommodation in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cotswold Cottage start from £1277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotswold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Yardarm in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Yardarm, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yardarm self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Yardarm is close to the beach. Yardarm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yardarm start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yardarm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Cullen in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cullen, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cullen self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cullen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cullen start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


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

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Wall Hills Barn in Thornbury, Herefordshire, West England

Wall Hills Barn, Thornbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Wall Hills Barn self catering accommodation in Thornbury, Herefordshire sleeps 12. This 6 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 . Wall Hills Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wall Hills Barn start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wall Hills Barn


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

Tarqua in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Tarqua, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tarqua self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tarqua is close to the beach. Prices at Tarqua start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarqua


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Lower Fernlea in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Lower Fernlea, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lower Fernlea self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lower Fernlea is close to the beach. Lower Fernlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Fernlea start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Fernlea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Glengad Hill in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Glengad Hill, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Glengad Hill self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengad Hill is close to the beach. Glengad Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengad Hill start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengad Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Argosy in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Argosy, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Argosy self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Argosy is close to the beach. Prices at Argosy start from £699 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Argosy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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