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

Valley View in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Valley View, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 11. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valley View start from £959 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Valley View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering Valley View Customer Feedback and Reviews

October Cottage in Chalford, Gloucestershire, South West England

October Cottage, Chalford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

October Cottage self catering accommodation in Chalford, Gloucestershire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . October Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at October Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about October Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Moyasta in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Moyasta, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Moyasta self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moyasta start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 1, Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Apartment 1, Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 1, Oceans Edge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 1, Oceans Edge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Games room Luxury self catering

Kilflynn in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kilflynn, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kilflynn self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilflynn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilflynn start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilflynn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Kennford in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Kennford, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kennford self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kennford is close to the beach. Kennford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kennford start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kennford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 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 Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Oak Tree Cottage in Fritham, Hampshire, South East England

Oak Tree Cottage, Fritham

Breaks in HampshireSouth East England

Oak Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Fritham, Hampshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Tree Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 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 10219 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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