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

5 Sheplegh Court in Blacawton, Devon, South West England

5 Sheplegh Court, Blacawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Sheplegh Court self catering accommodation in Blacawton, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 5 Sheplegh Court start from £384 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Sheplegh Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

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

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Banbridge in Lough Neagh, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Lough Neagh

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Down sleeps 6. 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Banbridge start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roney Beach start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Baltinglass in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Baltinglass, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Baltinglass self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltinglass start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltinglass


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Crumpet Cottage in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Crumpet Cottage, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crumpet Cottage self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Crumpet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crumpet Cottage start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crumpet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Two Acres in Trewetha, Cornwall, South West England

Two Acres, Trewetha

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Two Acres self catering accommodation in Trewetha, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Two Acres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Two Acres start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Acres


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


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

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

 

 

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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