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

Strokestown in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Strokestown, Carrick-on-Shannon

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Strokestown self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Strokestown start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strokestown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 Churchill House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Churchill House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Churchill House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Churchill House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Churchill House start from £755 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Churchill House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Crotchet Cottage in Bohortha, Cornwall, South West England

Crotchet Cottage, Bohortha

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crotchet Cottage self catering accommodation in Bohortha, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crotchet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crotchet Cottage start from £403 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crotchet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Windchimes in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Windchimes, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windchimes self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Windchimes is close to the beach. Prices at Windchimes start from £907 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windchimes


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Kilcolgan in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilcolgan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcolgan start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

1 Galions Quay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

1 Galions Quay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Galions Quay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at 1 Galions Quay start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Galions Quay


Sleeps 6

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment in Bath, Somerset, South West England

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Royal Crescent Garden Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Gurnard Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, South East England

Gurnard Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Gurnard Cottage self catering accommodation in St Catherines Lighthouse, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Gurnard Cottage is close to the beach. Gurnard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gurnard Cottage start from £311 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gurnard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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