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

Louie in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Louie, Herniss

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Louie self catering accommodation in Herniss, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Louie start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louie


Sleeps 2

Swallows Retreat in Ponsanooth, Cornwall, South West England

Swallows Retreat, Ponsanooth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Swallows Retreat self catering accommodation in Ponsanooth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Swallows Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallows Retreat start from £343 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

6 The Malt in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

6 The Malt, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 The Malt self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 The Malt start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 The Malt


Sleeps 4 Games room

Laughtons Retreat in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Laughtons Retreat, Stonesfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Laughtons Retreat self catering accommodation in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Laughtons Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laughtons Retreat start from £736 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laughtons Retreat


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

The Stables in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Stables, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Stables self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Stables start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage in Llanarth, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage, Llanarth

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage self catering accommodation in Llanarth, Monmouthshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage start from £376 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coed-Y-Gelli Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyhahill in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhahill, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhahill self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyhahill start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhahill


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrowcroy in Lough Key, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carrowcroy, Lough Key

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carrowcroy self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrowcroy start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrowcroy


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Mitchelstown in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mitchelstown, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mitchelstown self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mitchelstown start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mitchelstown


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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