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

Oat House in Snowshill, Worcestershire, West England

Oat House, Snowshill

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Oat House self catering accommodation in Snowshill, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oat House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oat House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Jennys Croft in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Jennys Croft, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Jennys Croft self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 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 golf fishing . Jennys Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jennys Croft start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Scargill Castle in Scargill, County Durham, North East England

Scargill Castle, Scargill

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

Scargill Castle self catering accommodation in Scargill, County Durham sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Scargill Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scargill Castle start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scargill Castle


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

Broxdowne Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Broxdowne Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broxdowne Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Broxdowne Cottage start from £514 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broxdowne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Skibbereen start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment 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 Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cushendun in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Ballymena

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

2 Galions Quay in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

2 Galions Quay, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Galions Quay self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at 2 Galions Quay start from £574 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Galions Quay


Sleeps 6

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £714 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carlingford start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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