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

Hillside in Hythe, Kent, South East England

Hillside, Hythe

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Hillside self catering accommodation in Hythe, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Hillside is close to the beach. Prices at Hillside start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

The Reeds in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Reeds, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Reeds self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Reeds start from £961 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


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

Harbour Lights (new) in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Harbour Lights (new), Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Lights (new) self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Harbour Lights (new) start from £567 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harbour Lights (new) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harbour Lights (new)


Sleeps 8 Games room Harbour Lights (new) Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


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

Seven Bells in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Seven Bells, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seven Bells self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seven Bells start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seven Bells


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Yardarm in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Yardarm, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yardarm self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Yardarm is close to the beach. Yardarm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yardarm start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yardarm


Sleeps 8 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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