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

Shepherds Cottage in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Shepherds Cottage, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Shepherds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £674 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 Bolberry Court in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

4 Bolberry Court, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Bolberry Court self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 Bolberry Court is close to the beach. 4 Bolberry Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Bolberry Court start from £1080 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Bolberry Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Bolberry Court


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering 4 Bolberry Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilcrohane in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Amberwood in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Amberwood, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amberwood self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Amberwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amberwood start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Amberwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Amberwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Amberwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kiltegan in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kiltegan start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Grange in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Grange, Benbulben

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Grange self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Grange is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Grange start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange


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

12 Mount Boone in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

12 Mount Boone, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

12 Mount Boone self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 12 Mount Boone start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 12 Mount Boone customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 12 Mount Boone


Sleeps 4 Games room 12 Mount Boone 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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