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

Carrick in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrick is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrick start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


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

The Pavilion in Idbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Pavilion, Idbury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Pavilion self catering accommodation in Idbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Pavilion start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pavilion


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Laragh in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Laragh, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Laragh self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Laragh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laragh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kates Cottage in Slingsby, Vale of York, North East England

Kates Cottage, Slingsby

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Slingsby, Vale of York sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

The Old Mill in Millook, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Mill, Millook

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

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


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

Brandon in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Brandon, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Brandon self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brandon is close to the beach. Prices at Brandon start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon


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

2 Hamstone Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Hamstone Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Hamstone Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Hamstone Court is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Hamstone Court start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hamstone Court


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) is close to the beach. Prices at 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 30 Fore Street (The Cottage)


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) Customer Feedback and Reviews

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Talbot Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Talbot Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Talbot Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Talbot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Talbot Cottage start from £942 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Talbot Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden 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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