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

Tufton Croft in Wittersham, Kent, South East England

Tufton Croft, Wittersham

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Tufton Croft self catering accommodation in Wittersham, Kent 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. Tufton Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tufton Croft start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tufton Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

River Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

River Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River Cottage start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Oughterard in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Oughterard, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Oughterard self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 4. 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 fishing . Prices at Oughterard start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oughterard


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Hazel Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Hazel Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Hazel Cottage is close to the beach. Hazel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hazel Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hazel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Hazel Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wharfinger in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Wharfinger, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wharfinger self catering accommodation in Bude, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wharfinger is close to the beach. Wharfinger does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharfinger start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharfinger


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Aeolus House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Aeolus House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aeolus House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Aeolus House start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Aeolus House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Aeolus House


Sleeps 4 Aeolus House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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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