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

The Mates House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Mates House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mates House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mates House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mates House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Mates House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Mates House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Mates House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doolin start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Portnablagh in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portnablagh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portnablagh 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portnablagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portnablagh start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portnablagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Albany House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Albany House start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Albany House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 2 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

East Lodge in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Lodge, Lower Wensleydale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Lodge self catering accommodation in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at East Lodge start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Lodge


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Curlew Cottage in Knutsford, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Knutsford

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Knutsford, Cheshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include golf . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £443 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Hot tub Easy walking close by

Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. 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 . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dairy Cottage in Leigh, Wiltshire, South West England

Dairy Cottage, Leigh

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Leigh, Wiltshire 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £662 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access 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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