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

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Holly Cottage in Huntingfield, Suffolk, East England

Holly Cottage, Huntingfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Holly Cottage self catering accommodation in Huntingfield, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Cottage


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

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cosy Nook in Lanner, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Nook, Lanner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Lanner, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Coxswains Watch in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coxswains Watch, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coxswains Watch self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Coxswains Watch is close to the beach. Prices at Coxswains Watch start from £670 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coxswains Watch customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coxswains Watch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Coxswains Watch Customer Feedback and Reviews

Varsity in Hinton St George, Somerset, South West England

Varsity, Hinton St George

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Varsity self catering accommodation in Hinton St George, Somerset sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Varsity does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Varsity start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Varsity


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Vantage Point in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Vantage Point, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Vantage Point self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Vantage Point start from £1228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Vantage Point customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Vantage Point


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room Luxury self catering Vantage Point Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Redcross start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Shepherds Cottage in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Shepherds Cottage, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Shepherds Cottage self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Shepherds Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shepherds Cottage start from £674 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shepherds Cottage


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

 

 

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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