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

Glendalough in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glendalough, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glendalough self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glendalough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendalough start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendalough


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Enniskean in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Enniskean, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Enniskean self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniskean start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskean


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

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

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests start from £2175 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. 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 £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Haughton Castle - Farm House in Haughton Castle, Northumberland, North East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House, Haughton Castle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House self catering accommodation in Haughton Castle, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Haughton Castle - Farm House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. ... more about Haughton Castle - Farm House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo 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 . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


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

Draenllwynellen in Newtown, Powys, Mid Wales

Draenllwynellen, Newtown

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Draenllwynellen self catering accommodation in Newtown, Powys 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 golf . Prices at Draenllwynellen start from £318 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Draenllwynellen


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

Aintree Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Aintree Cottage, Bruern

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Aintree Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aintree Cottage start from £606 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aintree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Games room

Clover in Blackawton, Devon, South West England

Clover, Blackawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clover self catering accommodation in Blackawton, Devon 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. Prices at Clover start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover


Sleeps 6 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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