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

Rose Cottage in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Rose Cottage, Treknow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Treknow, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

21 Dart Marina in Sandquay Road, Devon, South West England

21 Dart Marina, Sandquay Road

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

21 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Sandquay Road, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 21 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 21 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 21 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 21 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 21 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Salthill Seaside Resort in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

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


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

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 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. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Wisteria Cottage in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall, South West England

Wisteria Cottage, Tregrehan Mills

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Tregrehan Mills, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Blennerville in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blennerville, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blennerville self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry 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. Blennerville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blennerville start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blennerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 6

1 The Puffins in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

1 The Puffins, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 The Puffins self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 The Puffins is close to the beach. 1 The Puffins does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 The Puffins start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 The Puffins


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

 

 

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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