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

Coach House 2 in Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Coach House 2, Lisbellaw

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Coach House 2 self catering accommodation in Lisbellaw, County Fermanagh sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Coach House 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coach House 2 start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 2 At The Beach in Torcross, Devon, South West England

Apartment 2 At The Beach, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 2 At The Beach self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Apartment 2 At The Beach is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 2 At The Beach start from £514 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 2 At The Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Aughrim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aughrim start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Pavilion in Idbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Pavilion, Idbury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Pavilion self catering accommodation in Idbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Pavilion start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Pavilion


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

Knockananna in East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Knockananna, East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Knockananna self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Knockananna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockananna start from £317 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockananna


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

Field Cottage in Pershore, Worcestershire, West England

Field Cottage, Pershore

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Field Cottage self catering accommodation in Pershore, Worcestershire 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. Prices at Field Cottage start from £306 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field Cottage


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

Rathmullan in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Rosguil Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 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. Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Flat 3 Albany House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Flat 3 Albany House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 3 Albany House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Flat 3 Albany House is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 3 Albany House start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flat 3 Albany House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flat 3 Albany House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Flat 3 Albany House Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Merchants House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Merchants House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Merchants House start from £486 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Merchants House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 6 Games room The Merchants House 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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