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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

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


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

Clifden in Connemarra, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemarra

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemarra, County Galway sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Atlantic View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Atlantic View is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Atlantic View start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Church Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Church Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Church Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Church Cottage start from £942 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Larches Cottage in Slapton, Devon, South West England

Larches Cottage, Slapton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Larches Cottage self catering accommodation in Slapton, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Larches Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larches Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larches Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


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

Cliff Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Cliff Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cliff Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cliff Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Cliff Cottage start from £610 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff Cottage


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

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 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Westport start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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