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

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


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

Lidwells Coach House in Goudhurst, Kent, South East England

Lidwells Coach House, Goudhurst

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lidwells Coach House self catering accommodation in Goudhurst, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lidwells Coach House start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lidwells Coach House


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

Tom Thumb in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Tom Thumb, Mabe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tom Thumb self catering accommodation in Mabe, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tom Thumb start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tom Thumb


Sleeps 2 Garden

Gannel Cottage in Pentire, Cornwall, South West England

Gannel Cottage, Pentire

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Gannel Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentire, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Gannel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Gannel Cottage start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gannel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

Trebor in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Trebor, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Trebor self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Trebor is close to the beach. Prices at Trebor start from £670 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trebor


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Beaufort in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Gap of Dunloe

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annagry is close to the beach. Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilmuckridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Trailside in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Trailside, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trailside self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Trailside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trailside start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trailside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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