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

36 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

36 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

36 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 36 Dart Marina start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 36 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 36 Dart Marina


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Games room Luxury self catering 36 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballybunion start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Seven Bells in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Seven Bells, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seven Bells self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seven Bells start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seven Bells


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Liscannor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Liscannor start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Ballygarrett in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballygarrett, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballygarrett self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballygarrett is close to the beach. Prices at Ballygarrett start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballygarrett


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

Moon River in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Moon River, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moon River self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Moon River start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moon River customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moon River


Sleeps 6 Games room Moon River Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 8. This 4 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 £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Little Croft in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Little Croft, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Little Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Little Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Croft start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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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