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

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Pendleton Cottage in Belper, Derbyshire, Central England

Pendleton Cottage, Belper

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Pendleton Cottage self catering accommodation in Belper, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pendleton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pendleton Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pendleton Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Greencastle start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Killinick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Killinick, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Killinick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Killinick is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Killinick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killinick start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killinick


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Ballycastle in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Crispin Cox in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Crispin Cox, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crispin Cox self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crispin Cox start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crispin Cox


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

The Owl in Pelynt, Cornwall, South West England

The Owl, Pelynt

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owl self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Owl does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Owl start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owl


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Eventide in Kingsand, Cornwall, South West England

Eventide, Kingsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Eventide self catering accommodation in Kingsand, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Eventide does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eventide start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eventide


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by 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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