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

Mayobridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Mourne Mountains

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Court Cottages 5 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Cottages 5, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Cottages 5 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Cottages 5 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Cottages 5 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Cottages 5


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Court Cottages 5 Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ripples in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Ripples, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ripples self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 3. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ripples start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ripples


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

1 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Combehaven start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Combehaven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

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 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £714 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mulranny in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Annacarty in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Annacarty, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Annacarty self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary 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 . Annacarty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annacarty start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annacarty


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Cyder House in South Pool, Devon, South West England

Cyder House, South Pool

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cyder House self catering accommodation in South Pool, Devon sleeps 7. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cyder House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cyder House start from £610 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cyder House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cyder House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Cyder House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Archway Cottage in Milton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Archway Cottage, Milton under Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Archway Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton under Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Archway Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Archway Cottage


Sleeps 2 Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking 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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