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

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ivy House in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Ivy House, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ivy House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy House start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

2 Hamstone Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Hamstone Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Hamstone Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 2 Hamstone Court is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Hamstone Court start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Hamstone Court


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Pixie Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Pixie Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Pixie Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pixie Cottage start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pixie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

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

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

Lhorizon in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Lhorizon, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lhorizon self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Lhorizon is close to the beach. Prices at Lhorizon start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lhorizon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering

Aglish in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Dungarvan Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Laurel Cottage in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Laurel Cottage, Calbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Calbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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