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

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Sneem in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

5 West Park in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

5 West Park, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 West Park self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 5 West Park is close to the beach. 5 West Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 West Park start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 West Park


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Bran, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Bran

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Bran, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £173 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonbur is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ennis in Market Town, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ennis, Market Town

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ennis self catering accommodation in Market Town, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ennis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ennis start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennis


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

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lidwells Coach House in Goudhurst, Kent, South East England

Lidwells Coach House, Goudhurst

Breaks in KentSouth East England

Lidwells Coach House self catering accommodation in Goudhurst, Kent sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Lidwells Coach House start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lidwells Coach House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Dovecote in Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

Dovecote, Felmingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dovecote self catering accommodation in Felmingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dovecote start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote


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

Blackwater in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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