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

Scarlet in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Scarlet, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scarlet self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Scarlet start from £520 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scarlet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Stepwell in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire, South West England

Stepwell, Barton On The Heath

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Stepwell self catering accommodation in Barton On The Heath, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Stepwell start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stepwell


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon 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 . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Mackerel self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blue Mackerel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Mackerel start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Mackerel


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

Chalmore Hole Ferry House in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Chalmore Hole Ferry House, Wallingford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Chalmore Hole Ferry House self catering accommodation in Wallingford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Chalmore Hole Ferry House start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chalmore Hole Ferry House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Big Stalls in Kemble, Gloucestershire, South West England

Big Stalls, Kemble

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Big Stalls self catering accommodation in Kemble, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Big Stalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Big Stalls start from £948 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Big Stalls


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Ty Uchar Ffordd in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Uchar Ffordd, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Uchar Ffordd self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Uchar Ffordd is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Uchar Ffordd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Uchar Ffordd start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Uchar Ffordd


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Seasteps in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Seasteps, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seasteps self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Seasteps start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seasteps


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killarney start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 10 or more 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 9960 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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