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

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cobh start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Daisy in Blackawton, Devon, South West England

Daisy, Blackawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Daisy self catering accommodation in Blackawton, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daisy start from £441 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal 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. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


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

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Curracloe in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Curracloe, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Curracloe self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Curracloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Curracloe start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curracloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

The Coach House in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Coach House, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside in Penpol, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnyside, Penpol

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnyside self catering accommodation in Penpol, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sunnyside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


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

Toll House in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

Toll House, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Toll House self catering accommodation in Nether Stowey, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toll House is close to the beach. Prices at Toll House start from £228 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toll House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Bridge Cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

Bridge Cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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