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

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

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

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Peppard in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, South West England

Peppard, Sydling St Nicholas

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Peppard self catering accommodation in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 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 Peppard start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peppard


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

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 5. 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 fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Apartment 15 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 15 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 15 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Apartment 15 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 15 Combehaven start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 15 Combehaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cove Cottage in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Cove Cottage, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cove Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cove Cottage start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cove Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Games room Cove Cottage 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 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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