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

Kernewek in Playing Place, Cornwall, South West England

Kernewek, Playing Place

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kernewek self catering accommodation in Playing Place, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf . Kernewek does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kernewek start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kernewek


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Carrigaholt in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Carrigaholt self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Carrigaholt is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrigaholt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrigaholt start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigaholt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

5 Grafton Towers in North Sands, Devon, South West England

5 Grafton Towers, North Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in North Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 5 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Grafton Towers start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £381 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Loft At Kingham in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Loft At Kingham, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Loft At Kingham self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft At Kingham start from £1515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft At Kingham


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Keytes Cottage in Bourton-on-the Hill, Gloucestershire, South West England

Keytes Cottage, Bourton-on-the Hill

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Keytes Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the Hill, 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. Prices at Keytes Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keytes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Plas Bach in Aberporth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plas Bach, Aberporth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plas Bach self catering accommodation in Aberporth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Plas Bach is close to the beach. Prices at Plas Bach start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Bach


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Easy walking 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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