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

Creek Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Creek Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Creek Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Creek Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Creek Cottage start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Creek Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Creek Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Creek Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annagry is close to the beach. Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Cornamona start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 8

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Chubbs Farm in Axminster, Devon, South West England

Chubbs Farm, Axminster

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chubbs Farm self catering accommodation in Axminster, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Chubbs Farm is close to the beach. Chubbs Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chubbs Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chubbs Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Miltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo 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 . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


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

Roney Point in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Point, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Point self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Roney Point is close to the beach. Roney Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Point start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Guillemot in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Guillemot, North Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Guillemot self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Guillemot is close to the beach. Guillemot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Guillemot start from £759 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Guillemot customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Guillemot


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Guillemot Customer Feedback and Reviews

Killybegs in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killybegs start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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