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

Stradbally in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Stradbally, Dungarvan Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Stradbally self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Stradbally is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Stradbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stradbally start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stradbally


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

Armada Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Armada Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Armada Cottage start from £302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Armada Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Armada Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fanad in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Fanad, Fanad Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Fanad self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanad is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fanad start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanad


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

Court Cottages 1 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Cottages 1, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Cottages 1 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Cottages 1 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Cottages 1 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Cottages 1


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Court Cottages 1 Customer Feedback and Reviews

36 TheSalcombe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

36 TheSalcombe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

36 TheSalcombe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 3. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 36 TheSalcombe is close to the beach. Prices at 36 TheSalcombe start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 36 TheSalcombe


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Beech Croft in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Beech Croft, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Beech Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beech Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Croft start from £388 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunmanway in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dunmanway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballycumber in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Ballycumber, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Ballycumber self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 12. This 6 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 . Ballycumber does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycumber start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycumber


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Banna in Banna Beach, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Banna, Banna Beach

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Banna self catering accommodation in Banna Beach, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Banna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Banna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Banna start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banna


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

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan 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 fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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