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

Seagull Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Seagull Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seagull Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seagull Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seagull Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Seagull Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Laxton in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Laxton, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Laxton self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Laxton start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laxton


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Martins Cottage in Easton, Devon, South West England

Martins Cottage, Easton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Martins Cottage self catering accommodation in Easton, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Martins Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

The Coach House in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Coach House, Swinbrook

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Swinbrook, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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