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

2 Galions Quay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

2 Galions Quay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Galions Quay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at 2 Galions Quay start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Galions Quay


Sleeps 6

Meadowside in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Meadowside, Gwithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Meadowside self catering accommodation in Gwithian, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Meadowside start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £332 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cushendall in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 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 . Prices at Aughrim start from £729 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Doodles in Gorran, Cornwall, South West England

Doodles, Gorran

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Doodles self catering accommodation in Gorran, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 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. Doodles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doodles start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doodles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clovelly Cottage self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Clovelly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clovelly Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clovelly Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden 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 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £279 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkeel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilkeel start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


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

Windchimes in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Windchimes, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windchimes self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Windchimes is close to the beach. Prices at Windchimes start from £907 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windchimes


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

 

 

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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