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

Lavender Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lavender Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Durrus in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Durrus start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Backlodge Stables in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Backlodge Stables, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Backlodge Stables self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Backlodge Stables start from £1915 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Backlodge Stables


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killorglin start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hydeaway, 7 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Queensgate in London Apprentice, Cornwall, South West England

Queensgate, London Apprentice

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Queensgate self catering accommodation in London Apprentice, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Queensgate start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queensgate


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden

Little Granary in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Little Granary, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Little Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews

Trehaze Cottage in Trevia, Cornwall, South West England

Trehaze Cottage, Trevia

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trehaze Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevia, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trehaze Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trehaze Cottage start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trehaze Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Thumbelina in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Thumbelina, Mabe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Thumbelina self catering accommodation in Mabe, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Thumbelina does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thumbelina start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thumbelina


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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