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

Martins Cottage in Easton, Devon, South West England

Martins Cottage, Easton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Martins Cottage self catering accommodation in Easton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Martins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Rosslare Strand in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare Strand self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare Strand is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare Strand does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare Strand start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare Strand


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

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Hampton Wafre Cottage in Docklow, Herefordshire, West England

Hampton Wafre Cottage, Docklow

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Hampton Wafre Cottage self catering accommodation in Docklow, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Hampton Wafre Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hampton Wafre Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hampton Wafre Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wrens Cottage in Biddestone, Somerset, South West England

Wrens Cottage, Biddestone

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Wrens Cottage self catering accommodation in Biddestone, Somerset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Wrens Cottage start from £680 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wrens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden

Brook Cottage in Lower South Wraxall, Wiltshire, South West England

Brook Cottage, Lower South Wraxall

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Brook Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower South Wraxall, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

5 Hillside in Axmouth, Devon, South West England

5 Hillside, Axmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Hillside self catering accommodation in Axmouth, Devon 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. 5 Hillside is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 5 Hillside start from £350 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Hillside


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

 

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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