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

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Aughrim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aughrim start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


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

Bearwood Cottage in Pembridge, Herefordshire, West England

Bearwood Cottage, Pembridge

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bearwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Pembridge, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Bearwood Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bearwood Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bearwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Balmoral House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Balmoral House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Balmoral House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Balmoral House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Balmoral House start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balmoral House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Moon River in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Moon River, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moon River self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Moon River start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moon River customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moon River


Sleeps 6 Games room Moon River Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballacolla in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Portlaoise

Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Portlaoise, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

Enniscorthy in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Enniscorthy, Nr Wexford

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Enniscorthy self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniscorthy start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscorthy


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waterville start from £279 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 Golf close by

The Owl in Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

The Owl, Pelynt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owl self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Owl does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Owl start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owl


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Forget Me Not in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Forget Me Not, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Forget Me Not self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Forget Me Not start from £546 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forget Me Not


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden

 

 

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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