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

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

Portumna in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Portumna, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Portumna self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway 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 golf fishing . Portumna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portumna start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portumna


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Moult Sylvan in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Moult Sylvan, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moult Sylvan self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Moult Sylvan is close to the beach. Prices at Moult Sylvan start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moult Sylvan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

5 Grafton Towers in North Sands, Devon, South West England

5 Grafton Towers, North Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Grafton Towers self catering accommodation in North Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 5 Grafton Towers is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Grafton Towers start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Grafton Towers


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dungarvan start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Atlantic Lodge in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Atlantic Lodge, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Atlantic Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Blue Mackerel in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Blue Mackerel, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Blue Mackerel self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blue Mackerel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Mackerel start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Mackerel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmore Quay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


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

Mullaghmore in Irish Sea, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Mullaghmore, Irish Sea

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Mullaghmore self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Mullaghmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mullaghmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullaghmore start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullaghmore


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

Seamew in Cawsand, Cornwall, South West England

Seamew, Cawsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seamew self catering accommodation in Cawsand, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Seamew is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Seamew start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seamew


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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 9961 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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