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

4 Armada Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

4 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Armada Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Armada Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Armada Apartments start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Armada Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Ballaghaderreen in Lough Gara, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Ballaghaderreen, Lough Gara

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Ballaghaderreen self catering accommodation in Lough Gara, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballaghaderreen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballaghaderreen start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballaghaderreen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Doohoma in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doohoma, Tullaghan Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doohoma self catering accommodation in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doohoma is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doohoma does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doohoma start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doohoma


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Temple of Diana in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, West England

Temple of Diana, Weston-under-Lizard

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Temple of Diana self catering accommodation in Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Temple of Diana start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Temple of Diana


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Bearwood House and Cottage in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood House and Cottage, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood House and Cottage start from £1389 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood House and Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

Rosehill Cottage in St Breward, Cornwall, South West England

Rosehill Cottage, St Breward

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rosehill Cottage self catering accommodation in St Breward, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Rosehill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosehill Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosehill Cottage


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

Medlar Tree Cottage in Cardinham, Cornwall, South West England

Medlar Tree Cottage, Cardinham

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Medlar Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Cardinham, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Medlar Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Medlar Tree Cottage start from £667 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Medlar Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £656 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Bay House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Bay House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay House is close to the beach. Prices at Bay House start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden 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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