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

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage in Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage, Llanarth

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanarth, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage start from £376 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clonmany in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Clonmany, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Clonmany self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonmany is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonmany does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonmany start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonmany


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

5 Island Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

5 Island Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Island Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 Island Street is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Island Street start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Island Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Larch Barn in North Perrott, Dorset, South West England

Larch Barn, North Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Larch Barn self catering accommodation in North Perrott, Dorset sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larch Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Larch Barn start from £303 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larch Barn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Banna in Banna Beach, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Banna, Banna Beach

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


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

Bailieborough Lakeland in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Bailieborough Lakeland, Cavan

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Bailieborough Lakeland self catering accommodation in Cavan, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bailieborough Lakeland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bailieborough Lakeland start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bailieborough Lakeland


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Garden Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Garden Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Garden Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garden Apartment start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Garden Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Garden Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Garden Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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