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

2 Crabshell Quay in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

2 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Crabshell Quay self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 5. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Crabshell Quay is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Crabshell Quay start from £497 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Crabshell Quay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Crabshell Quay


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering 2 Crabshell Quay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bunbeg in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bunbeg, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bunbeg self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bunbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bunbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunbeg start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunbeg


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 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 Aughrim start from £729 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Magna Cottage in Ashmore, Dorset, South West England

Magna Cottage, Ashmore

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Magna Cottage self catering accommodation in Ashmore, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Magna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Magna Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magna Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Old School Cottage in Asthall, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old School Cottage, Asthall

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old School Cottage self catering accommodation in Asthall, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Old School Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Lodge in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lodge, Coln St Aldwyns

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lodge start from £783 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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