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

Primrose Cottage (Goveton) in Goveton, Devon, South West England

Primrose Cottage (Goveton), Goveton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Cottage (Goveton) self catering accommodation in Goveton, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Primrose Cottage (Goveton) start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage (Goveton)


Sleeps 4 Games room

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £321 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Lispole in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lispole, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lispole self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lispole is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lispole start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lispole


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

Gamekeepers Cottage in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Gamekeepers Cottage, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gamekeepers Cottage self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gamekeepers Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Gamekeepers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Gamekeepers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Gamekeepers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rosslare in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Strand

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Woodlands Cottage in Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Woodlands Cottage, Leominster

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Leominster, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Easy walking close by

Patience Place in Little Langton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Patience Place, Little Langton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Patience Place self catering accommodation in Little Langton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Patience Place is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Patience Place start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Patience Place


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner 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 9961 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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