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

Victory Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Victory Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Victory Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Victory Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 Galions Quay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

2 Galions Quay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Galions Quay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at 2 Galions Quay start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Galions Quay


Sleeps 6

Malin Village in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malin Village, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malin Village self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Malin Village is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malin Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malin Village start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malin Village


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room 7 Thurlestone Rock Apartments Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrigtohill in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland-South

Carrigtohill, Cork City

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kiltealy in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kiltealy, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kiltealy self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kiltealy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltealy start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltealy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Backlodge Stables in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Central England

Backlodge Stables, Stratford-upon-Avon

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Backlodge Stables self catering accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Backlodge Stables start from £1915 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Backlodge Stables


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach 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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