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

Glenties in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal 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 Glenties start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

6 Crabshell Quay in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

6 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Crabshell Quay self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Crabshell Quay start from £432 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Crabshell Quay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Crabshell Quay


Sleeps 4 Games room Luxury self catering 6 Crabshell Quay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Garden Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Garden Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Garden Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garden Apartment start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Garden Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Garden Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Garden Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Little Barn in Ascott, Oxfordshire, Central England

Little Barn, Ascott

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Little Barn self catering accommodation in Ascott, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Little Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Barn start from £649 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hay Loft in Stanton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Hay Loft, Stanton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Hay Loft self catering accommodation in Stanton, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hay Loft start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hay Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Chipton House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Chipton House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chipton House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Chipton House start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Chipton House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Chipton House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Games room Chipton House Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Harbourfield in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Harbourfield, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbourfield self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbourfield is close to the beach. Prices at Harbourfield start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harbourfield customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harbourfield


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Harbourfield Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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