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

Mackenzie Cottage in Killen, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage, Killen

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Mackenzie Cottage self catering accommodation in Killen, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mackenzie Cottage start from £225 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mackenzie Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

5 Fairview Road in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

5 Fairview Road, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Fairview Road self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Fairview Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Fairview Road start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Fairview Road customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Fairview Road


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room 5 Fairview Road Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Apartment 4 The Elms in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 4 The Elms, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 4 The Elms self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 4 The Elms is close to the beach. Apartment 4 The Elms does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apartment 4 The Elms start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 4 The Elms customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 4 The Elms


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room Apartment 4 The Elms Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Corries Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Corries Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corries Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Corries Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corries Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corries Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bushmills is close to the beach. Prices at Bushmills start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Cappoquin in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Cappoquin, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Cappoquin 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cappoquin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappoquin start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappoquin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Brookfield in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Brookfield, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brookfield self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Brookfield is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Brookfield start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookfield


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

 

 

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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