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

Foxford in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Foxford, River Moy

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Foxford self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Foxford start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxford


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Wesley House in Ripon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wesley House, Ripon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wesley House self catering accommodation in Ripon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wesley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wesley House start from £716 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wesley House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £212 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Parkleaze Farm in Ewen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Parkleaze Farm, Ewen

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Parkleaze Farm self catering accommodation in Ewen, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parkleaze Farm start from £890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Parkleaze Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old School in South Perrott, Dorset, South West England

The Old School, South Perrott

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old School self catering accommodation in South Perrott, Dorset 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. The Old School does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old School start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School


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

22 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

22 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

22 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 22 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 22 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 22 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 22 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Osborn House in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Osborn House, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Osborn House self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Osborn House is close to the beach. Prices at Osborn House start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Osborn House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Melmerby Hall in Melmerby, Cumbria, North West England

Melmerby Hall, Melmerby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Melmerby Hall self catering accommodation in Melmerby, Cumbria sleeps 18. This 9 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Melmerby Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Melmerby Hall start from £2336 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melmerby Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Easy walking close by Games room

 

 

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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