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

Tudor End in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tudor End, Kings Sutton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tudor End self catering accommodation in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tudor End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tudor End start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tudor End


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage in Hexham, Northumberland, North East England

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage, Hexham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Hexham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage start from £246 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coombe Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Coombe Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Coombe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 Tregroes Cottage in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

2 Tregroes Cottage, Fishguard

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

2 Tregroes Cottage self catering accommodation in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire 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 2 Tregroes Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Tregroes Cottage


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

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 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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

Drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

Drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumconrath start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killorglin start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

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

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 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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