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

Juliet Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Juliet Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Juliet Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Juliet Apartment start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Juliet Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Juliet Apartment


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Juliet Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tregadjack Barn in Sithney, Cornwall, South West England

Tregadjack Barn, Sithney

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tregadjack Barn self catering accommodation in Sithney, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tregadjack Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Tregadjack Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tregadjack Barn start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tregadjack Barn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Heatherdale in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Heatherdale, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heatherdale self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heatherdale start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherdale


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 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 Aughrim start from £729 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Clockhouse in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Clockhouse, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Clockhouse self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Clockhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Clockhouse start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clockhouse


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


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

3 Armada Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

3 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Armada Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 3 Armada Apartments is close to the beach. 3 Armada Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Armada Apartments start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Armada Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available 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 9960 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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