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

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Sparrows Roost in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Sparrows Roost, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Sparrows Roost self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Sparrows Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sparrows Roost start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sparrows Roost


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

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal 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. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pontoon in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Pontoon, Lough Conn

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Pontoon self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Pontoon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Pontoon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pontoon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pontoon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Carnlough in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carnlough start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

1 Top View Cottages in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Top View Cottages, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Top View Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Top View Cottages is close to the beach. 1 Top View Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Top View Cottages start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Top View Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Top View Cottages


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room 1 Top View Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

7 Dart Marina in Dart Marina, Devon, South West England

7 Dart Marina, Dart Marina

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 7 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 7 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 7 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tristans Hydaway in St Minver, Cornwall, South West England

Tristans Hydaway, St Minver

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tristans Hydaway self catering accommodation in St Minver, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tristans Hydaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tristans Hydaway start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tristans Hydaway


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

 

 

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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