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

25 Ard Cahir in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

25 Ard Cahir, Louisburgh

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

25 Ard Cahir self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 25 Ard Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Ard Cahir start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Ard Cahir


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Mor, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mor self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Mor is close to the beach. Mor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mor start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mor


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Reid Villa in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reid Villa, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reid Villa self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Reid Villa start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reid Villa


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Bramley Cottage in Rendlesham, Suffolk, East England

Bramley Cottage, Rendlesham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bramley Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bramley Cottage start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramley Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Lookout in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Lookout, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lookout in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Lookout is close to the beach. Prices at The Lookout start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Dozmary Pool Barn in Bolventor, Cornwall, South West England

Dozmary Pool Barn, Bolventor

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dozmary Pool Barn self catering accommodation in Bolventor, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Dozmary Pool Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dozmary Pool Barn start from £436 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dozmary Pool Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sand Dunes in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sand Dunes, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sand Dunes in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sand Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sand Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sand Dunes start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sand Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hillview in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Hillview, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillview in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Hillview is close to the beach. Prices at Hillview start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Teal Cottage in Salthouse, Norfolk, East England

Teal Cottage, Salthouse

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Teal Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Teal Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Teal Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Teal Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teal Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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