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

Merlin House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Merlin House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Merlin House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merlin House start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cosy Corner in Luxulyan, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Corner, Luxulyan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Corner self catering accommodation in Luxulyan, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cosy Corner start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Corner


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Windwhistle in St Martin's, Cornwall, South West England

Windwhistle, St Martin's

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Windwhistle self catering accommodation in St Martin's, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Windwhistle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windwhistle start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windwhistle


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pear Tree Cottage in Wickmere, Norfolk, East England

Pear Tree Cottage, Wickmere

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pear Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Wickmere, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pear Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Pear Tree Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ty Newydd in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Newydd, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Newydd self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Newydd is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Newydd start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Newydd


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 The Oaks in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

2 The Oaks, Hoarwithy

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

2 The Oaks self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 The Oaks start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Oaks


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


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

Oat Hill Farmhouse in Snowshill, Worcestershire, West England

Oat Hill Farmhouse, Snowshill

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Oat Hill Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Snowshill, Worcestershire sleeps 16. This 8 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 . Prices at Oat Hill Farmhouse start from £2116 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oat Hill Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

 

 

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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