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

Hope Cottage in Naunton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hope Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hope Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 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 fishing . Hope Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hope Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hope Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Portrush in Seaside Resort, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portrush, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portrush self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Portrush is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portrush start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portrush


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

Topsail in South Sands, Devon, South West England

Topsail, South Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Topsail self catering accommodation in South Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Topsail is close to the beach. Prices at Topsail start from £614 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Topsail


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 2. 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 . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dairy Cottage in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Dairy Cottage, Minster Lovell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £865 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Garden Cottage in Crohans, Cornwall, South West England

Garden Cottage, Crohans

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Crohans, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Knights Town in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Knights Town, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Juliet Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Juliet Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Juliet Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Juliet Apartment start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Juliet Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Juliet Apartment


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Juliet Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rosslare in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Strand

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 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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