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

Tuosist in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Tuosist is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tuosist does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuosist start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


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

Merlin House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Merlin House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Merlin House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merlin House start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin House


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

Cushendall in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim 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. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Little Granary in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Little Granary, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Little Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

The End House Apartment in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The End House Apartment, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The End House Apartment self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The End House Apartment start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The End House Apartment


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Number 8 Howells Mere in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Number 8 Howells Mere, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Number 8 Howells Mere self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Number 8 Howells Mere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 8 Howells Mere start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 8 Howells Mere


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

The Merchants House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Merchants House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Merchants House start from £486 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Merchants House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 6 Games room The Merchants House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Keepers Lodge in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Lodge, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Lodge self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Lodge start from £959 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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