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

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

The Clockhouse and The Barn in Sibton, Suffolk, East England

The Clockhouse and The Barn, Sibton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Clockhouse and The Barn self catering accommodation in Sibton, Suffolk sleeps 14. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . The Clockhouse and The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Clockhouse and The Barn start from £1050 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clockhouse and The Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Easy walking close by

Willington Farmhouse in Willington, Warwickshire, Central England

Willington Farmhouse, Willington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Willington Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Willington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Willington Farmhouse start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willington Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Wedgwood in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Wedgwood, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wedgwood self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wedgwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wedgwood start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wedgwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wedgwood


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Wedgwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hollyhocks Cottage in Hellandbridge, Cornwall, South West England

Hollyhocks Cottage, Hellandbridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hollyhocks Cottage self catering accommodation in Hellandbridge, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 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 fishing . Hollyhocks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollyhocks Cottage start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyhocks Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apple Store in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York, North East England

Apple Store, Slingsby Heights

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Apple Store self catering accommodation in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Store start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Kilmore in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Kilmore self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Enniskean in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Enniskean, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Enniskean self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniskean start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskean


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Carriage Loft Cottage in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Carriage Loft Cottage, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Carriage Loft Cottage self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carriage Loft Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Carriage Loft Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Carriage Loft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Carriage Loft Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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