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

Armada Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Armada Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Armada Cottage start from £302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Armada Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Armada Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wagon House in Little Somerford, Wiltshire, West England

Wagon House, Little Somerford

Breaks in WiltshireWest England

Wagon House self catering accommodation in Little Somerford, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wagon House start from £529 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagon House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ocean View (Hope Cove) in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Ocean View (Hope Cove), Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean View (Hope Cove) self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean View (Hope Cove) is close to the beach. Prices at Ocean View (Hope Cove) start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View (Hope Cove)


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Pheasant Cottage in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Pheasant Cottage, Old Minster Lovell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Pheasant Cottage self catering accommodation in Old Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pheasant Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pheasant Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

The Gatehouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Gatehouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Gatehouse start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Belmullet start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Shippen in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

The Shippen, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Shippen self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 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. Prices at The Shippen start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shippen


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Letterard in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterard, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterard self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Letterard start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterard


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

12 St Elmo Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

12 St Elmo Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

12 St Elmo Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 12 St Elmo Court is close to the beach. Prices at 12 St Elmo Court start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 St Elmo Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf 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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