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

The Old Chapel House in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

The Old Chapel House, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Old Chapel House self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Old Chapel House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Chapel House start from £1071 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Farriers in Southrop, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Farriers, Southrop

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Farriers self catering accommodation in Southrop, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. 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 The Farriers start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farriers


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


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

Ennistimon in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ennistimon, Lahinch

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ennistimon self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ennistimon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ennistimon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennistimon


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

October Cottage in Chalford, Gloucestershire, South West England

October Cottage, Chalford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

October Cottage self catering accommodation in Chalford, Gloucestershire sleeps 3. This 2 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 . October Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at October Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about October Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Belmullet in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Blacksod Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Blacksod Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


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

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Seagulls (Hallsands) in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Seagulls (Hallsands), North Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seagulls (Hallsands) self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 4. This Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Seagulls (Hallsands) is close to the beach. Seagulls (Hallsands) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagulls (Hallsands) start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagulls (Hallsands)


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Delphi in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Delphi, Delphi Adventure Resort

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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