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

Inch in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Inch, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. 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 . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Tully in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tully, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tully self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 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. Tully is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Tully start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully


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

Little Stalls in Kemble, Gloucestershire, South West England

Little Stalls, Kemble

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Little Stalls self catering accommodation in Kemble, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Little Stalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Stalls start from £484 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Stalls


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

6 St George Yard in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

6 St George Yard, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

6 St George Yard self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 6 St George Yard start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 St George Yard


Sleeps 2 Open fire or wood burner

Densford Cottage in Amberley, West Sussex, South East England

Densford Cottage, Amberley

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

Densford Cottage self catering accommodation in Amberley, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Densford Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Densford Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Densford Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Coombe Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Coombe Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Coombe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Blencowe Hall in Blencowe, Cumbria, North West England

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Blencowe Hall self catering accommodation in Blencowe, Cumbria sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blencowe Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blencowe Hall start from £3101 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blencowe Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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