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

Oceanview Apartment in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Oceanview Apartment, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oceanview Apartment self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Oceanview Apartment is close to the beach. Oceanview Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oceanview Apartment start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oceanview Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oceanview Apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Oceanview Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sandpipers in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Sandpipers, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sandpipers self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 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 golf . Prices at Sandpipers start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpipers


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


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

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


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

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Le Manoir in Nether Westcote, Gloucestershire, South West England

Le Manoir, Nether Westcote

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Le Manoir self catering accommodation in Nether Westcote, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Le Manoir start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Le Manoir


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Jeremy Fisher in Marhamchurch, Cornwall, South West England

Jeremy Fisher, Marhamchurch

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Jeremy Fisher self catering accommodation in Marhamchurch, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Jeremy Fisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jeremy Fisher start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremy Fisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Stable Cottage in Castle Combe, Somerset, South West England

Stable Cottage, Castle Combe

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Castle Combe, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly

Honeysuckle Cottage in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Carrigtohill in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland-South

Carrigtohill, Cork City

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf 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 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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