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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 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 fishing . Prices at Killorglin start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Crookhaven in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Mizen Head

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


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

High Tide in Mayors Avenue, Devon, South West England

High Tide, Mayors Avenue

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

High Tide self catering accommodation in Mayors Avenue, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at High Tide start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected High Tide customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about High Tide


Sleeps 4 Games room High Tide Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £225 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 Pet friendly Golf close by

Botany in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Botany, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Botany self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Botany start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Botany


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

The Penthouse (Woodside) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Penthouse (Woodside), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Penthouse (Woodside) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Penthouse (Woodside) is close to the beach. Prices at The Penthouse (Woodside) start from £893 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Penthouse (Woodside) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Penthouse (Woodside)


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering The Penthouse (Woodside) 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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage 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 . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Udford House in Brougham, Cumbria, North West England

Udford House, Brougham

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Udford House self catering accommodation in Brougham, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Udford House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Udford House start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Udford House


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

26 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

26 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

26 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 26 Dart Marina start from £1030 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 26 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 26 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room 26 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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