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

Lakeside Cottage 1 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 1, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 1 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 1


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford 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. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

198 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

198 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

198 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 198 St Helens Bay start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 198 St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Bellingham, Northumberland, North East England

The Stables, Bellingham

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Bellingham, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 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 . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

West Winds in Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

West Winds, Torthorwald

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

West Winds self catering accommodation in Torthorwald, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . West Winds does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Winds start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Winds


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Trainers House in Malton, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Trainers House, Malton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Trainers House self catering accommodation in Malton, North Yorkshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Trainers House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Trainers House start from £1135 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Trainers House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Loo Bridge Railway Station in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station, Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Loo Bridge Railway Station self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Loo Bridge Railway Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loo Bridge Railway Station start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loo Bridge Railway Station


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Kingfisher Cottage in Pickering, North Yorkshire, North East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Pickering

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Kingfisher Cottage self catering accommodation in Pickering, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kingfisher Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

South Byre in Hamsterley, County Durham, North East England

South Byre, Hamsterley

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

South Byre self catering accommodation in Hamsterley, County Durham sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at South Byre start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Byre


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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