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

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Inch start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

The Glen in Blockley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Glen, Blockley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Glen self catering accommodation in Blockley, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Glen start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Glen


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Glenties in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Dungloe

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenties does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenties start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Woodland Cottage in Romansleigh, Devon, South West England

Woodland Cottage, Romansleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Romansleigh, Devon sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2 Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Tipperary in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Tipperary self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Tipperary start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tipperary


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

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

Hobbit Cottage in Noss Mayo, Devon, South West England

Hobbit Cottage, Noss Mayo

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hobbit Cottage self catering accommodation in Noss Mayo, Devon sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Hobbit Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hobbit Cottage start from £316 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hobbit Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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