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

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bushmills is close to the beach. Prices at Bushmills start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Tagmoor Hollow in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Tagmoor Hollow, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Tagmoor Hollow self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tagmoor Hollow start from £424 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tagmoor Hollow


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden

The Lodge in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lodge, Coln St Aldwyns

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lodge start from £783 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Haven in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Haven, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Haven self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Haven start from £748 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haven


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

St Helens Bay in Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


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

Keens Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Keens Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Keens Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keens Cottage start from £637 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carrowcroy in Lough Key, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carrowcroy, Lough Key

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carrowcroy self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrowcroy start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrowcroy


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Newcastle in Irish Sea, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, Irish Sea

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Down sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newcastle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Queens Truss in Weobley, Herefordshire, West England

The Queens Truss, Weobley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Queens Truss self catering accommodation in Weobley, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Queens Truss start from £333 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Queens Truss


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Mulranny in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf 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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