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

Lodesman Cottage in North Foreland Lighthouse, Kent, South East England

Lodesman Cottage, North Foreland Lighthouse

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lodesman Cottage self catering accommodation in North Foreland Lighthouse, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lodesman Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Lodesman Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodesman Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 7. This 3 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 £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Lilac Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lilac Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £556 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Worcester in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Worcester, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Worcester self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 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 Worcester start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Worcester


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tralee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carlingford start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

The Old Bakehouse in North Leigh, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Bakehouse, North Leigh

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Bakehouse self catering accommodation in North Leigh, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Old Bakehouse 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 The Old Bakehouse start from £659 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Thurlestone Rock Apartments


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool 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 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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