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

Asphodel Cottage in Tarlton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Asphodel Cottage, Tarlton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Asphodel Cottage self catering accommodation in Tarlton, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Asphodel Cottage start from £808 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Asphodel Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballycroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Glin in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Glin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glin start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Tarqua in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Tarqua, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tarqua self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Tarqua is close to the beach. Prices at Tarqua start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarqua


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeycomb in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Honeycomb, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeycomb self catering accommodation in Tintagel, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Honeycomb does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeycomb start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeycomb


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Am Bathach in Auchintoul, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Am Bathach, Auchintoul

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Am Bathach self catering accommodation in Auchintoul, Sutherland sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Am Bathach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Am Bathach start from £290 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Am Bathach


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Crispin in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Crispin, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crispin self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 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 start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crispin


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

 

 

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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