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

Rumsdale in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

Rumsdale, Lanreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rumsdale self catering accommodation in Lanreath, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rumsdale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rumsdale start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rumsdale


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

The Clockhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Clockhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Clockhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Clockhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Clockhouse start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clockhouse


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Magna Cottage in Ashmore, Dorset, South West England

Magna Cottage, Ashmore

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Magna Cottage self catering accommodation in Ashmore, Dorset 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. Magna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Magna Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magna Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Hope Cottage (Loddiswell) in Loddiswell, Devon, South West England

Hope Cottage (Loddiswell), Loddiswell

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hope Cottage (Loddiswell) self catering accommodation in Loddiswell, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hope Cottage (Loddiswell) start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hope Cottage (Loddiswell)


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner Games room

28 TheSalcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

28 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

28 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 28 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at 28 TheSalcombe start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 28 TheSalcombe


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Bittadon Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Bittadon Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bittadon Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, 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. Bittadon Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bittadon Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bittadon Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Hicks House in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hicks House, Chipping Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hicks House self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Hicks House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hicks House


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

Ballylickey in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 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. Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Starfish Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Starfish Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Starfish Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Starfish Cottage start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Starfish Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Starfish Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Starfish Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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