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

Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Stone Cottage in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stone Cottage, Oxenhope

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 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 horse riding fishing . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage

Phone enquiries: 07773 775364

Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Bellhouse in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire, South West England

Bellhouse, Nympsfield

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Bellhouse self catering accommodation in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Prices at Bellhouse start from £699 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellhouse


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Threp nybit Cottage in Pockley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Threp nybit Cottage, Pockley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Threp nybit Cottage self catering accommodation in Pockley, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Threp nybit Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Threp nybit Cottage start from £247 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Threp nybit Cottage


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

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Tarqua in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Tarqua, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tarqua self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tarqua is close to the beach. Prices at Tarqua start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarqua


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

The Cob in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

The Cob, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Cob self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Cob start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cob


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing 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 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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