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

Harvest Moon in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Harvest Moon, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harvest Moon self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Harvest Moon is close to the beach. Harvest Moon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Harvest Moon start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harvest Moon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Orchard Cottage in Penterry, Monmouthshire, Mid Wales

Orchard Cottage, Penterry

Breaks in MonmouthshireMid Wales

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Penterry, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Higher Ash Barn in Ash, Devon, South West England

Higher Ash Barn, Ash

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Ash Barn self catering accommodation in Ash, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Higher Ash Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Higher Ash Barn start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Higher Ash Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Higher Ash Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room Higher Ash Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Grandview in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Grandview, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Grandview self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Grandview is close to the beach. Prices at Grandview start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grandview


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Am Bathach in Auchintoul, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Am Bathach, Auchintoul

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Am Bathach self catering accommodation in Auchintoul, Sutherland sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Am Bathach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Am Bathach start from £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Am Bathach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Ivy House and Reading Room in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Ivy House and Reading Room, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Ivy House and Reading Room self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ivy House and Reading Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy House and Reading Room start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House and Reading Room


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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 9961 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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