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

Henmarsh Cottage in Barton-on-the-Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Henmarsh Cottage, Barton-on-the-Heath

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Henmarsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Barton-on-the-Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Henmarsh 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 Henmarsh Cottage start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Henmarsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Court House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Court House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Court House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Court House start from £628 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court House


Sleeps 6 Games room

The Court in Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

The Court, Pelynt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Court self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Court start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Court


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Courtown start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Silvermines in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Silvermines, Slieve Felim Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Silvermines self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Silvermines does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silvermines start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silvermines


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Cob Loaf Cottage in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Cob Loaf Cottage, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cob Loaf Cottage self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Cob Loaf Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cob Loaf Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cob Loaf Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lahinch start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Carrickfergus in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carrickfergus self catering accommodation in Carrickfergus, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrickfergus start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrickfergus


Sleeps 8 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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