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

Puckane in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Puckane, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Puckane self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Puckane start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puckane


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Veronica Cottage in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset, South West England

Veronica Cottage, Anvil Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Veronica Cottage self catering accommodation in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Dorset sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Veronica Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Veronica Cottage start from £386 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Veronica Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Ballylaneen in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballylaneen, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballylaneen self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylaneen is close to the beach. Ballylaneen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylaneen start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylaneen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

4 Rosemount Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

4 Rosemount Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Rosemount Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 4 Rosemount Court start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Rosemount Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Rosemount Court


Sleeps 6 Games room 4 Rosemount Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

35 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

35 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

35 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 35 Dart Marina start from £1057 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 35 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 35 Dart Marina


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 35 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Apartment 8 Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 8 Oceans Edge start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 8 Oceans Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 8 Oceans Edge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Apartment 8 Oceans Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Yardarm in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Yardarm, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yardarm self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Yardarm is close to the beach. Yardarm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yardarm start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yardarm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

5 Grafton Towers in North Sands, Devon, South West England

5 Grafton Towers, North Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in North Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 5 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Grafton Towers start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Lime Tree in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lime Tree, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lime Tree self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lime Tree start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Redgate Farm in Shute, Devon, South West England

Redgate Farm, Shute

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Redgate Farm self catering accommodation in Shute, Devon sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Redgate Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redgate Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redgate Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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 9963 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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