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

Thornwell Cottage in Dittisham, Devon, South West England

Thornwell Cottage, Dittisham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Thornwell Cottage self catering accommodation in Dittisham, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Thornwell Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Thornwell Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thornwell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Newtownbutler in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Newtownbutler, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Newtownbutler self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownbutler does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownbutler start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownbutler


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Killorglin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow 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. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Priory Cottage in North Stoke, Somerset, South West England

Priory Cottage, North Stoke

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Priory Cottage self catering accommodation in North Stoke, Somerset sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Priory Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory Cottage start from £650 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

1 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Albany House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Albany House start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Albany House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room 1 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Miloran in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Miloran, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Miloran self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Miloran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miloran start from £368 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miloran


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seale Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Seale Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seale Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seale Apartment start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seale Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seale Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Seale Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Woodlands Cottage in Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Woodlands Cottage, Leominster

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Leominster, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Easy walking 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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