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

Links Cottage in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Links Cottage, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Links Cottage self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Links Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Links Cottage start from £949 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Links Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Links Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Links Cottage 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 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £222 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 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bell View in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Bell View, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bell View self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Bell View start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell View


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room

Ardgroom in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardgroom, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardgroom self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardgroom is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardgroom start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom


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

Heatherdale in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Heatherdale, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heatherdale self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heatherdale start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherdale


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Pear Tree Cottage in Wickmere, Norfolk, East England

Pear Tree Cottage, Wickmere

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pear Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Wickmere, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pear Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Pear Tree Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Louie in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Louie, Herniss

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Louie self catering accommodation in Herniss, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Louie start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louie


Sleeps 2

The Gate Lodge in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Gate Lodge, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Gate Lodge self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 4. This Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . The Gate Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gate Lodge start from £240 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gate Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

East Lodge in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Lodge, Lower Wensleydale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at East Lodge start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

 

 

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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