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

Bayview Cottage in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayview Cottage, Kilgarvan

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayview Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilgarvan, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bayview Cottage start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

24 River Valley in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, Ireland East

24 River Valley, Ballyconnell

Breaks in County CavanIreland East

24 River Valley self catering accommodation in Ballyconnell, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 24 River Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 24 River Valley start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 River Valley


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


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

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge in Gwaenysgor, Denbighshire, North Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge, Gwaenysgor

Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales

Bron-y-Bryn Lodge in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bron-y-Bryn Lodge start from £939 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bron-y-Bryn Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

27 Allt Mor in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

27 Allt Mor, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

27 Allt Mor self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 27 Allt Mor start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 27 Allt Mor


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Callow Lodge in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

The Callow Lodge, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

The Callow Lodge in Central England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . The Callow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Callow Lodge start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Callow Lodge


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Hot tub Luxury self catering

Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoney Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Stoney Cottage, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Stoney Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoney Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Barn in Trellech, Monmouthshire, South Wales

Chapel Barn, Trellech

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

Chapel Barn self catering accommodation in Trellech, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Chapel Barn start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Coxes Cottage in Clyst St Mary, Devon, South West England

Coxes Cottage, Clyst St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxes Cottage self catering accommodation in Clyst St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coxes Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coxes Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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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