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 Moorings in Bodinnick, Cornwall, South West England

The Moorings, Bodinnick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in Bodinnick, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Moorings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moorings start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Camp start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cratloe in River Shannon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Cratloe, River Shannon

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Cratloe self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cratloe start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cratloe


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Baltimore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baltimore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Shipton Cottage in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Shipton Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Shipton Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Shipton Cottage start from £606 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shipton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Roney Point in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Point, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Point self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Roney Point is close to the beach. Roney Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Point start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Brambles in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Brambles, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brambles self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding . Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

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

Lhorizon in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Lhorizon, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lhorizon self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Lhorizon is close to the beach. Prices at Lhorizon start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lhorizon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room 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 9963 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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