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

Rosehill Cottage in St Breward, Cornwall, South West England

Rosehill Cottage, St Breward

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rosehill Cottage self catering accommodation in St Breward, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 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. Activities close by include fishing . Rosehill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosehill Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosehill Cottage


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

Kilflynn in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kilflynn, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kilflynn self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilflynn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilflynn start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilflynn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Frosses in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Frosses, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Frosses self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal 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. Frosses is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Frosses start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frosses


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Kimberly House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Kimberly House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kimberly House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kimberly House start from £585 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kimberly House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kimberly House


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room Kimberly House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Trailside in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Trailside, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trailside self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Trailside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trailside start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trailside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Sunnyside in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyside, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


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

Mill Race Cottage in Bonsall, Derbyshire, Central England

Mill Race Cottage, Bonsall

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Mill Race Cottage self catering accommodation in Bonsall, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mill Race Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Race Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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