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

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

2 Easton Barn in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon, South West England

2 Easton Barn, Bigbury-On-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Easton Barn self catering accommodation in Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 2 Easton Barn start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Easton Barn


Sleeps 4 Games room

Carrigaholt in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Carrigaholt, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Carrigaholt self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Carrigaholt is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrigaholt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrigaholt start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigaholt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Red Kite Cottage in Killen, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Red Kite Cottage, Killen

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Red Kite Cottage self catering accommodation in Killen, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Red Kite Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Kite Cottage start from £225 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Kite Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Crookhaven in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

4 Waters Edge in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

4 Waters Edge, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Waters Edge is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Waters Edge start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Waters Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Waters Edge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room 4 Waters Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

6 Chichester Court in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

6 Chichester Court, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Chichester Court self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 6 Chichester Court is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Chichester Court start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Chichester Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Courtmacsherry in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland-South

Courtmacsherry, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Courtmacsherry self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Courtmacsherry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Courtmacsherry start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtmacsherry


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lismore start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


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

 

 

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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