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

St Corantyn Cottage in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

St Corantyn Cottage, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

St Corantyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Helston, Cornwall 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 St Corantyn Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Corantyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Mill in Lanreath, Cornwall, South West England

The Mill, Lanreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Mill self catering accommodation in Lanreath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mill start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunmanway in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunmanway start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

About Tide in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

About Tide, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

About Tide self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at About Tide start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about About Tide


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galbally start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Astee self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Astee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Astee start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Astee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Anchor Cottage in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Anchor Cottage, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Anchor Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Anchor Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Anchor Cottage start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Anchor Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Anchor Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Anchor Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Sea Fizz in Brighton, East Sussex, South East England

Sea Fizz, Brighton

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Sea Fizz in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Sea Fizz is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Sea Fizz does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Fizz start from £550 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Fizz customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Fizz

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering Sea Fizz Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tremeadow in Penryn, Cornwall, South West England

Tremeadow, Penryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tremeadow self catering accommodation in Penryn, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tremeadow start from £374 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tremeadow


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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