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

Tarqua in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Tarqua, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tarqua self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tarqua is close to the beach. Prices at Tarqua start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarqua


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Scarlet Pimpernel in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Scarlet Pimpernel, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scarlet Pimpernel self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Scarlet Pimpernel start from £790 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scarlet Pimpernel


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

1 Kings Cottages in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Kings Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Kings Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Kings Cottages start from £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Kings Cottages


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bookers Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bookers Cottage, Bruern

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bookers Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bookers Cottage start from £663 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bookers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

The Coach House, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 10. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £679 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tuosist in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tuosist is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tuosist does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuosist start from £192 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Tregonning Hill House in Ashton, Cornwall, South West England

Tregonning Hill House, Ashton

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tregonning Hill House self catering accommodation in Ashton, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Tregonning Hill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tregonning Hill House start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tregonning Hill House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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