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

Clippity Clop in Ponsanooth, Cornwall, South West England

Clippity Clop, Ponsanooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clippity Clop self catering accommodation in Ponsanooth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clippity Clop start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clippity Clop


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Two Acres in Trewetha, Cornwall, South West England

Two Acres, Trewetha

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Two Acres self catering accommodation in Trewetha, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Two Acres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Two Acres start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Acres


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

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cyder House in South Pool, Devon, South West England

Cyder House, South Pool

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cyder House self catering accommodation in South Pool, Devon sleeps 7. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cyder House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cyder House start from £610 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cyder House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cyder House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Cyder House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kittisford Barton in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

Kittisford Barton, Wellington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kittisford Barton self catering accommodation in Wellington, Somerset sleeps 6. This Glamping is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kittisford Barton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kittisford Barton start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittisford Barton


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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Newtown-Crommelln in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Newtown-Crommelln, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Newtown-Crommelln self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newtown-Crommelln start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown-Crommelln


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

Sunnynook in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnynook, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnynook self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sunnynook is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Sunnynook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnynook start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnynook


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Dunmanway in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunmanway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunmanway start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Apartment 8 Halwell House in South Pool, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Halwell House, South Pool

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Halwell House self catering accommodation in South Pool, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Apartment 8 Halwell House start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 8 Halwell House


Sleeps 4 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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