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

Melmerby Hall in Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Melmerby Hall, Melmerby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Melmerby Hall self catering accommodation in Melmerby, Cumbria sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Melmerby Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Melmerby Hall start from £2336 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melmerby Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Rosmuck in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuck, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuck self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 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 fishing . Rosmuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuck start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuck


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

Croft Prince Barn in Mount Hawke, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Prince Barn, Mount Hawke

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Croft Prince Barn self catering accommodation in Mount Hawke, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Croft Prince Barn start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Prince Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kirkdale in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kirkdale self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kirkdale is close to the beach. Prices at Kirkdale start from £1562 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kirkdale customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kirkdale


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Kirkdale Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, 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 golf . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, 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. Prices at Killorglin start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Blackstone Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Blackstone Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Blackstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Blackstone Cottage is close to the beach. Blackstone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackstone Cottage start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Blackstone Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Blackstone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Blackstone Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Beach House (Woodside) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Beach House (Woodside), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Beach House (Woodside) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Beach House (Woodside) is close to the beach. Prices at The Beach House (Woodside) start from £893 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Beach House (Woodside)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . 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 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

 

 

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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