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

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath 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 Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Merlin House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Merlin House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Merlin House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merlin House start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Malin Village in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malin Village, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malin Village self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Malin Village is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malin Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malin Village start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malin Village


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Blue Ball in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Blue Ball, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Blue Ball self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Blue Ball does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Ball start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Ball


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Trailside in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Trailside, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trailside self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Trailside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trailside start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trailside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

2 Tregroes Cottage in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Tregroes Cottage, Fishguard

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Tregroes Cottage self catering accommodation in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 Tregroes Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tregroes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Grants Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Grants Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grants Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Grants Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grants Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grants Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grants Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Grants Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

49 Cumber Close in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

49 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

49 Cumber Close self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 49 Cumber Close start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 49 Cumber Close


Sleeps 4 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 9961 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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