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

Shepherds Cottage in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Shepherds Cottage, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Topside in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Topside, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Topside self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Topside start from £678 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Topside


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

Lettermacaward in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Lettermacaward, Gwebarra Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Lettermacaward self catering accommodation in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal 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 Lettermacaward start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermacaward


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


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

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Caherdaniel start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Tawny in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Tawny, Fanad Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Tawny self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Tawny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tawny start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawny


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

Beach View in Southbourne, Dorset, South West England

Beach View, Southbourne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Beach View self catering accommodation in Southbourne, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Beach View is close to the beach. Prices at Beach View start from £904 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach View


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Epsom Cottage in Bruen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Epsom Cottage, Bruen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Epsom Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruen, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Epsom Cottage start from £592 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Epsom Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Campile in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Campile, New Ross

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Campile self catering accommodation in New Ross, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Campile does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campile start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campile


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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