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

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £438 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Savernake in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Savernake, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Savernake self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Savernake is close to the beach. Savernake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Savernake start from £712 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Savernake customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Savernake


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Savernake Customer Feedback and Reviews

Curlew Cottage in Knutsford, Cheshire, North West England

Curlew Cottage, Knutsford

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Curlew Cottage self catering accommodation in Knutsford, Cheshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include golf . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £443 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Hot tub Easy walking close by

Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmore Quay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kiltegan in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Gap

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 8. 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 . Kiltegan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltegan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waldrons Barn in Brinkworth, Wiltshire, South West England

Waldrons Barn, Brinkworth

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

Waldrons Barn self catering accommodation in Brinkworth, Wiltshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Waldrons Barn 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 Waldrons Barn start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waldrons Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

2 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

2 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 Combehaven is close to the beach. 2 Combehaven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Combehaven start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Combehaven customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room 2 Combehaven Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £787 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available 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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