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

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

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Glengarriff start from £310 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Newport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Newport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newport start from £1250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage 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 £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Louisburgh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Lawns in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

The Lawns, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Lawns self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lawns is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Lawns start from £1200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lawns


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

4 Rosemount Court in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

4 Rosemount Court, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Rosemount Court self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 4 Rosemount Court start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Rosemount Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Rosemount Court


Sleeps 6 Games room 4 Rosemount Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

West Barn in Tackley, Oxfordshire, Central England

West Barn, Tackley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

West Barn self catering accommodation in Tackley, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. West Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Barn start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Orchard Brae in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Orchard Brae, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Orchard Brae self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Brae is close to the beach. Prices at Orchard Brae start from £623 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Brae


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room

Hen Dafarn in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Hen Dafarn, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hen Dafarn self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Dafarn start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Dafarn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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