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

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


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

Startline House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Startline House, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Startline House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Startline House is close to the beach. Prices at Startline House start from £1282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Startline House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Kirkdale in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Kirkdale, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kirkdale self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kirkdale is close to the beach. Prices at Kirkdale start from £1562 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kirkdale customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kirkdale


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Kirkdale Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Granary in Newent, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary, Newent

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary self catering accommodation in Newent, Gloucestershire 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Granary start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Clotted Cream Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Clotted Cream Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clotted Cream Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clotted Cream Cottage is close to the beach. Clotted Cream Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clotted Cream Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clotted Cream Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Hawfinch Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hawfinch Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hawfinch Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hawfinch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawfinch Cottage start from £1822 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawfinch Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £227 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Cloone in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Cloone, Lough Rynn

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Cloone self catering accommodation in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Cloone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing 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 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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