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

Rathdrum in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathdrum is close to the beach. Rathdrum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathdrum start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Redcross start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Redcross start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilnaleck in Lake County, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Kilnaleck, Lake County

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Kilnaleck self catering accommodation in Lake County, County Cavan sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilnaleck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilnaleck start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilnaleck


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Manor Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Manor Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Manor Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Manor Apartment start from £490 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Manor Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Manor Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Manor Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Buntings in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Buntings, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Buntings self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Buntings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Buntings start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buntings


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Old School Cottage in Asthall, Gloucestershire, South West England

Old School Cottage, Asthall

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Old School Cottage self catering accommodation in Asthall, Gloucestershire 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 fishing . Old School Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

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 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Caherdaniel start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Luxury self catering

Blencowe Hall in Blencowe, Cumbria, North West England

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Blencowe Hall self catering accommodation in Blencowe, Cumbria sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blencowe Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blencowe Hall start from £3101 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blencowe Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

 

 

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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