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

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Bow House Cottage in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bow House Cottage, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bow House Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bow House Cottage start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bow House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


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

Melkington Lodge in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Melkington Lodge, Cornhill-on-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Melkington Lodge self catering accommodation in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Melkington Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Melkington Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melkington Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 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. Activities close by include golf . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Hause Hall Farm in Hallin Fell, Cumbria, North West England

Hause Hall Farm, Hallin Fell

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hause Hall Farm self catering accommodation in Hallin Fell, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Hause Hall Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hause Hall Farm start from £1268 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hause Hall Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Brook Lodge in Wakes Colne, Suffolk, East England

Brook Lodge, Wakes Colne

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Brook Lodge self catering accommodation in Wakes Colne, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brook Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Lodge start from £413 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


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

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Catalpa Cottage in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Catalpa Cottage, Tetbury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Catalpa Cottage self catering accommodation in Tetbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Catalpa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Catalpa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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