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

Clogheen in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Clogheen, Clonmel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Clogheen self catering accommodation in Clonmel, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Clogheen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clogheen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clogheen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Banbridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Mourne Mountains

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down 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 . Prices at Banbridge start from £393 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cox in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Cox, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cox self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cox start from £450 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cox


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

The Linhay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon 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. The Linhay is close to the beach. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Linhay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Linhay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tittle-Tattle in Penzance, Cornwall, South West England

Tittle-Tattle, Penzance

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tittle-Tattle self catering accommodation in Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Tittle-Tattle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tittle-Tattle start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tittle-Tattle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

Links Cottage in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Links Cottage, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Links Cottage self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Links Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Links Cottage start from £949 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Links Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Links Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Links Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Moylough in North East Galway, County Galway, Ireland-West

Moylough, North East Galway

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Moylough self catering accommodation in North East Galway, County Galway sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moylough start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moylough


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Coach House Barn in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex, South East England

Coach House Barn, Ewhurst Green

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Coach House Barn self catering accommodation in Ewhurst Green, East Sussex sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coach House Barn start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House Barn


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

9 Foss Street in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

9 Foss Street, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

9 Foss Street self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 9 Foss Street start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 9 Foss Street customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 9 Foss Street


Sleeps 4 Games room 9 Foss Street 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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