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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killarney start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available

3 Moult Farm Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

3 Moult Farm Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Moult Farm Cottage 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. 3 Moult Farm Cottage is close to the beach. 3 Moult Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Moult Farm Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Moult Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Perriotts in Kellaton, Devon, South West England

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Perriotts self catering accommodation in Kellaton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Perriotts is close to the beach. Little Perriotts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Perriotts start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Perriotts customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Perriotts


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Little Perriotts Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 26. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle start from £2497 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kinvarra start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lettermacaward in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Lettermacaward, Gwebarra Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Lettermacaward self catering accommodation in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lettermacaward start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermacaward


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Pont Quay Cottage in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont Quay Cottage, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont Quay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Pont Quay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont Quay Cottage start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ferrycot in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferrycot, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferrycot self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ferrycot is close to the beach. Prices at Ferrycot start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferrycot


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

 

 

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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