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

The Barn in Radstock, Somerset, South West England

The Barn, Radstock

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Radstock, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Barn start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

The Dove Cot in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

The Dove Cot, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dove Cot self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Dove Cot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dove Cot start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dove Cot


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fell Beck in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fell Beck, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fell Beck self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fell Beck start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Beck


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

7a Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

7a Fore Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7a Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7a Fore Street is close to the beach. Prices at 7a Fore Street start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7a Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Amberwood in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Amberwood, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amberwood self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Amberwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Amberwood start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Amberwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Amberwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Amberwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilcolgan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcolgan start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Annagassan in Dundalk Bay, County Louth, Ireland-East

Annagassan, Dundalk Bay

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Annagassan self catering accommodation in Dundalk Bay, County Louth sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagassan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annagassan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagassan start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagassan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Murrintown in Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Murrintown, Wexford

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Murrintown self catering accommodation in Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Murrintown start from £157 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murrintown


Sleeps 6 Golf 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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