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

The Clockhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Clockhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Clockhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Clockhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Clockhouse start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clockhouse


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Coleraine in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Coleraine, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Coleraine self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Coleraine is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coleraine start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coleraine


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Field Cottage in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Field Cottage, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Field Cottage self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire 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. Prices at Field Cottage start from £306 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field Cottage


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

Flat 6 Glenthorne House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 6 Glenthorne House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 6 Glenthorne House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Flat 6 Glenthorne House is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 6 Glenthorne House start from £413 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 6 Glenthorne House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 6 Glenthorne House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Flat 6 Glenthorne House Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Barn in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Barn, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £450 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Bumblebee Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Bumblebee Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bumblebee Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Bumblebee Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Bumblebee Cottage start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bumblebee Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bumblebee Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Bumblebee Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Gardeners Cottage in Thornham Magna, Suffolk, East England

Gardeners Cottage, Thornham Magna

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornham Magna, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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