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

Portrush in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portrush, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portrush self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portrush is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portrush does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portrush start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portrush


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Longships in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

Longships, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longships self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Longships is close to the beach. Longships does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longships start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longships


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Hause Hall Farm in Hallin Fell, Cumbria, North West England

Hause Hall Farm, Hallin Fell

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Hause Hall Farm self catering accommodation in Hallin Fell, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Hause Hall Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hause Hall Farm start from £1268 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hause Hall Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Jubilee in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jubilee, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jubilee self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Jubilee start from £499 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jubilee


Sleeps 2

Parkleaze Farm in Ewen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Parkleaze Farm, Ewen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Parkleaze Farm self catering accommodation in Ewen, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parkleaze Farm start from £890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Parkleaze Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Higher Cumery Cottage in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

Higher Cumery Cottage, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Cumery Cottage self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Higher Cumery Cottage start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Cumery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner Games room

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. 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. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carlingford start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chalmore Hole Ferry House in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Chalmore Hole Ferry House, Wallingford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Chalmore Hole Ferry House self catering accommodation in Wallingford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Chalmore Hole Ferry House start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chalmore Hole Ferry House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Letterard in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterard, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterard self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Letterard start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterard


Sleeps 4 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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