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

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Llancayo Windmill in Llancayo, Monmouthshire, Mid Wales

Llancayo Windmill, Llancayo

Breaks in MonmouthshireMid Wales

Llancayo Windmill self catering accommodation in Llancayo, Monmouthshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Llancayo Windmill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Llancayo Windmill start from £1389 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Llancayo Windmill


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annagry is close to the beach. Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Fuchsias in Constantine, Cornwall, South West England

The Fuchsias, Constantine

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Fuchsias self catering accommodation in Constantine, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Fuchsias does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fuchsias start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fuchsias


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sandpiper in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Sandpiper, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sandpiper self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sandpiper does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper start from £651 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Oakmead in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Oakmead, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Oakmead self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oakmead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oakmead start from £488 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakmead


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Densford Cottage in Amberley, West Sussex, South East England

Densford Cottage, Amberley

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

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


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

Garth Iwrch in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Garth Iwrch, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Garth Iwrch self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Garth Iwrch is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Garth Iwrch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garth Iwrch start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garth Iwrch


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Pumpkin Cottage in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Pumpkin Cottage, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pumpkin Cottage self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Pumpkin Cottage start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pumpkin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrick is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrick start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing 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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