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

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Lusk in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Lusk, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Lusk self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lusk is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lusk start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lusk


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

Downings in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Rosguil Peninsula

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 9. 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. 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 £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


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

Tramore in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Tramore, Tramore Bay

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Tramore self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tramore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tramore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tramore start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tramore


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

Pentangle in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Pentangle, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Pentangle self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Pentangle is close to the beach. Pentangle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentangle start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentangle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Fairview Cottage in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Fairview Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Fairview Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairview Cottage start from £1338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairview Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Ennistymon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilshanny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilshanny start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Westport start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Riverside Cottage in Old Water Mill, Suffolk, East England

Riverside Cottage, Old Water Mill

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Old Water Mill, Suffolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


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

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow 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. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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