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

Atlantic Lodge in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Atlantic Lodge, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Atlantic Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at St Helens Bay start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


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

Apartment 4, Bolt Head in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 4, Bolt Head, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 4, Bolt Head self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 4, Bolt Head is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 4, Bolt Head start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 4, Bolt Head


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sennen Cottage in Sennen, Cornwall, South West England

Sennen Cottage, Sennen

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sennen Cottage self catering accommodation in Sennen, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sennen Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Sennen Cottage start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sennen Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunquin in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dunquin self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dunquin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunquin


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ten Steps in Polperro, Cornwall, South West England

Ten Steps, Polperro

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ten Steps self catering accommodation in Polperro, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Ten Steps does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ten Steps start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ten Steps


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Apartment 5 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 5 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 5 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 5 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 5 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 5 Combehaven customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 5 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Apartment 5 Combehaven Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break 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 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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