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

Bellbrook Valley in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Bellbrook Valley, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bellbrook Valley self catering accommodation in Tiverton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bellbrook Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellbrook Valley start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellbrook Valley

Phone enquiries: 01398 351 292/07967 335 159

Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cushendall in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 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. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Puddleduck in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Puddleduck, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Puddleduck self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Puddleduck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puddleduck start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puddleduck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Quayside Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Quayside Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside Cottage start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quayside Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quayside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room Quayside Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Loft in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Loft, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Loft self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath 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 The Loft start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


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

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

Fossa, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fossa self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fossa start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fossa


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £190 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


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

 

 

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 9963 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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