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

Duckling Cottage in Bledington, Gloucestershire, South West England

Duckling Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Duckling Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Gloucestershire 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 Duckling Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duckling Cottage


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

Cuckoo Tor in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Cuckoo Tor, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cuckoo Tor self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 4. 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. Cuckoo Tor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo Tor start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoo Tor


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Leys Farmhouse Annexe in Stowmarket, Suffolk, East England

Leys Farmhouse Annexe, Stowmarket

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Leys Farmhouse Annexe in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Leys Farmhouse Annexe start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leys Farmhouse Annexe

Phone enquiries: 01449 711750

Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Luxury self catering

Lonsdale House in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire, North East England

Lonsdale House, Ampleforth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Lonsdale House self catering accommodation in Ampleforth, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lonsdale House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lonsdale House


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Sibton Park in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

Sibton Park, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sibton Park self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 24. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Sibton Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sibton Park start from £2940 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sibton Park


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Shipwrights in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Shipwrights, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shipwrights self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Shipwrights is close to the beach. Prices at Shipwrights start from £585 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shipwrights customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shipwrights


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Shipwrights Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wythburn Cottage in Greystoke, Cumbria, North West England

Wythburn Cottage, Greystoke

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Wythburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Greystoke, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Wythburn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wythburn Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wythburn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Quay Lodge in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Quay Lodge, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quay Lodge self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Quay Lodge start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quay Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quay Lodge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Quay Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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