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

Carnlough in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Ballymena

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Carnlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnlough start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Aarons in Okehampton, Devon, South West England

Aarons, Okehampton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aarons self catering accommodation in Okehampton, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aarons start from £716 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aarons


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

Coxswains Watch in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxswains Watch self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Coxswains Watch is close to the beach. Prices at Coxswains Watch start from £670 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coxswains Watch customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coxswains Watch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Coxswains Watch Customer Feedback and Reviews

Brambles in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Brambles, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brambles self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding . Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Jacks Holiday Cottage in Harberton, Devon, South West England

Jacks Holiday Cottage, Harberton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jacks Holiday Cottage self catering accommodation in Harberton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jacks Holiday Cottage start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Jacks Holiday Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Jacks Holiday Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner Games room Jacks Holiday Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Piltown in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Piltown, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Piltown self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Piltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Piltown start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Piltown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Swallow Barn in Advent, Cornwall, South West England

Swallow Barn, Advent

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallow Barn self catering accommodation in Advent, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Swallow Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Barn start from £283 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Damson Cottage in Rainow, Cheshire, North West England

Damson Cottage, Rainow

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Damson Cottage self catering accommodation in Rainow, Cheshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Damson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Laughtons Retreat in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Laughtons Retreat, Stonesfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Laughtons Retreat self catering accommodation in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Laughtons Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laughtons Retreat start from £736 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laughtons Retreat


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access 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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