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

Starfish Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Starfish Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Starfish Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Starfish Cottage start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Starfish Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Starfish Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Starfish Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Castle Combe, Somerset, South West England

Stable Cottage, Castle Combe

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Castle Combe, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly

New Cottage in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

New Cottage, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

New Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . New Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at New Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

The Gates in Castle Combe, Wiltshire, South West England

The Gates, Castle Combe

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Gates self catering accommodation in Castle Combe, Wiltshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Gates start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gates


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Court Cottages 5 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Cottages 5, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Cottages 5 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Cottages 5 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Cottages 5 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Cottages 5


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Court Cottages 5 Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 At The Beach in Torcross, Devon, South West England

1 At The Beach, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 At The Beach self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 At The Beach is close to the beach. Prices at 1 At The Beach start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 At The Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Boathouse (Kingsbridge) in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

The Boathouse (Kingsbridge), Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Boathouse (Kingsbridge) self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Boathouse (Kingsbridge) start from £562 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Boathouse (Kingsbridge)


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Kennford in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Kennford, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kennford self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kennford is close to the beach. Kennford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kennford start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kennford


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

Ivy House in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Ivy House, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ivy House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy House start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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