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

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bellbrook Valley in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Bellbrook Valley, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bellbrook Valley self catering accommodation in Tiverton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bellbrook Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellbrook Valley start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellbrook Valley

Phone enquiries: 01398 351 292/07967 335 159

Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Slipways in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Slipways, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slipways self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Slipways is close to the beach. Prices at Slipways start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slipways


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Redcross start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Joymead Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Joymead Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Joymead Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Joymead Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Joymead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

Field Cottage and Annexe in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Field Cottage and Annexe, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Field Cottage and Annexe self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire 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 Field Cottage and Annexe start from £446 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field Cottage and Annexe


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Bunbeg in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bunbeg, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bunbeg self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bunbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bunbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunbeg start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunbeg


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

Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballydehob does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballydehob start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


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

Church Elms Farm in Woodchurch, Kent, South East England

Church Elms Farm, Woodchurch

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Church Elms Farm self catering accommodation in Woodchurch, Kent 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. Prices at Church Elms Farm start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Elms Farm


Sleeps 8 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 9963 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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