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

Newtown-Crommelln in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Newtown-Crommelln, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Newtown-Crommelln self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 4 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 . Prices at Newtown-Crommelln start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown-Crommelln


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

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford 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 Dungarvan start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Coachmans Cottage 2 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Coachmans Cottage 2, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coachmans Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coachmans Cottage 2 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coachmans Cottage 2 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coachmans Cottage 2


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Coachmans Cottage 2 Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mariners in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Mariners, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Mariners self catering accommodation in Lynmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mariners is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mariners start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mariners


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

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Slades Cottage in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

Slades Cottage, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Slades Cottage self catering accommodation in St Neot, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Slades Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slades Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

3 Dartview in South Town, Devon, South West England

3 Dartview, South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dartview self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 Dartview start from £347 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Dartview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Dartview


Sleeps 2 Games room 3 Dartview Customer Feedback and Reviews

Balmoral House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Balmoral House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Balmoral House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Balmoral House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balmoral House start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balmoral House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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