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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Higher Hill Barn in Sherford, Devon, South West England

Higher Hill Barn, Sherford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Higher Hill Barn self catering accommodation in Sherford, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Higher Hill Barn start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Higher Hill Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Killeigh in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Killeigh, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Killeigh self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killeigh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeigh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Knockvicar in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Knockvicar, Lough Key

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Knockvicar self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Knockvicar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockvicar start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockvicar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Apple Store in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York, North East England

Apple Store, Slingsby Heights

Breaks in Vale of YorkNorth East England

Apple Store self catering accommodation in Slingsby Heights, Vale of York sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Store start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Hingstons Barn in South Milton, Devon, South West England

Hingstons Barn, South Milton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hingstons Barn self catering accommodation in South Milton, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Hingstons Barn start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hingstons Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hingstons Barn


Sleeps 6 Games room Hingstons Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

May Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

May Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

May Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . May Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at May Cottage start from £377 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about May Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Games room

Ferry View (Dartmouth) in South Town, Devon, South West England

Ferry View (Dartmouth), South Town

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferry View (Dartmouth) self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ferry View (Dartmouth) start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ferry View (Dartmouth) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ferry View (Dartmouth)


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Ferry View (Dartmouth) Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury 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 fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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