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

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 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Toll House in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

Toll House, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Toll House self catering accommodation in Nether Stowey, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toll House is close to the beach. Prices at Toll House start from £228 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toll House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Seagrass in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Seagrass, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seagrass self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seagrass is close to the beach. Seagrass does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagrass start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagrass


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1000 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Greystone in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Greystone, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Greystone self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Greystone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystone start from £777 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greystone customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greystone


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Greystone Customer Feedback and Reviews

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


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

Wisteria Cottage in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall, South West England

Wisteria Cottage, Tregrehan Mills

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Renvyle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Japonica Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Japonica Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Japonica Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Japonica Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Japonica Cottage start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Japonica Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden 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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