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

Coombe Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Coombe Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Coombe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

7a Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7a Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7a Fore Street is close to the beach. Prices at 7a Fore Street start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7a Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Aeolus House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Aeolus House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aeolus House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Aeolus House start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Aeolus House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Aeolus House


Sleeps 4 Aeolus House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Adamstown in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Adamstown, Nr Wexford

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Adamstown self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Adamstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adamstown start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adamstown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford 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 . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Old Chapel House in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Chapel House, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Chapel House self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Old Chapel House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Chapel House start from £1071 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

6 Tarifa in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

6 Tarifa, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Tarifa self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 6 Tarifa is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Tarifa start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Tarifa customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Tarifa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 6 Tarifa Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

 

 

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 9962 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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