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

Captains House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Captains House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Captains House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Captains House start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room

Startline House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Startline House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Startline House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Startline House is close to the beach. Prices at Startline House start from £1282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Startline House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Curlew in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Curlew, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Curlew self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon 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. Curlew is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Curlew start from £582 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Callow in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Callow, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Callow self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Callow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callow start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Courtyard House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Courtyard House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Courtyard House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard House start from £466 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtyard House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available

St Leonards in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

St Leonards, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

St Leonards self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . St Leonards is close to the beach. Prices at St Leonards start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Leonards


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Trencreek Farmhouse in Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

Trencreek Farmhouse, Tregony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trencreek Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Tregony, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Trencreek Farmhouse is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Trencreek Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trencreek Farmhouse start from £456 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trencreek Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Grist Mill in Owlpen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Grist Mill, Owlpen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Grist Mill self catering accommodation in Owlpen, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Grist Mill start from £1610 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grist Mill


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawfinch Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hawfinch Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hawfinch Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hawfinch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawfinch Cottage start from £1822 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawfinch Cottage


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

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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