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

Youghal in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Youghal, Youghal Bay

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Youghal self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Youghal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Youghal start from £221 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Youghal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Trehaze Cottage in Trevia, Cornwall, South West England

Trehaze Cottage, Trevia

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trehaze Cottage self catering accommodation in Trevia, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trehaze Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trehaze Cottage start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trehaze Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Stone Wheel Cottage in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Stone Wheel Cottage, Hook Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Stone Wheel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Stone Wheel Cottage start from £814 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Wheel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Planters Studio in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Planters Studio, Eastleach Downs

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Planters Studio self catering accommodation in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Planters Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Planters Studio start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Planters Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Inglenook Cottage in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Inglenook Cottage, Broad Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire 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. Activities close by include fishing . Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


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

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 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £306 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 Open fire or wood burner

Carnlough in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Ballymena

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Carnlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnlough start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

Shillelagh in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glencar in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Murroe in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Murroe, Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Murroe self catering accommodation in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick sleeps 6. 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 fishing . Murroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Murroe start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murroe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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