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

Nenagh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Nenagh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Nenagh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary 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 fishing . Prices at Nenagh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nenagh


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

Great Catley Hop Kilns in Bosbury, Herefordshire, West England

Great Catley Hop Kilns, Bosbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Great Catley Hop Kilns self catering accommodation in Bosbury, Herefordshire 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. Prices at Great Catley Hop Kilns start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Great Catley Hop Kilns


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sunnynook in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnynook, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnynook self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sunnynook is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Sunnynook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnynook start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnynook


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Sakers Cottage in Sevenoaks, Kent, South East England

Sakers Cottage, Sevenoaks

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Sakers Cottage self catering accommodation in Sevenoaks, Kent sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sakers Cottage start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sakers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

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 golf 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 Golf close by

Kenora in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Kenora, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kenora self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kenora is close to the beach. Prices at Kenora start from £444 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenora


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Tom Thumb in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Tom Thumb, Mabe

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tom Thumb self catering accommodation in Mabe, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tom Thumb start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tom Thumb


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Stable in Ashford, Devon, South West England

The Stable, Ashford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Stable self catering accommodation in Ashford, Devon 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. The Stable is close to the beach. Prices at The Stable start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Leighlinbridge in Barrow Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Leighlinbridge, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Leighlinbridge self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Carlow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Leighlinbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leighlinbridge start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leighlinbridge


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

 

 

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 9961 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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