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

Oakmead in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Oakmead, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Oakmead self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Oakmead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oakmead start from £488 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakmead


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Victory Cottage in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Victory Cottage, St Ives

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in St Ives, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Gardeners Cottage in Thornham Magna, Suffolk, East England

Gardeners Cottage, Thornham Magna

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gardeners Cottage self catering accommodation in Thornham Magna, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Gardeners Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rathdrum in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rathdrum start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Cawburn Cottage in Ainstable, Cumbria, North West England

Cawburn Cottage, Ainstable

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Cawburn Cottage self catering accommodation in Ainstable, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Cawburn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cawburn Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cawburn Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cawburn Cottage

Phone enquiries: 01768 896 661

Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Cawburn Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Atlantic Spray in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic Spray, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic Spray self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Atlantic Spray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic Spray start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Spray


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

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ventry start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 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 fishing . Trim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trim start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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