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

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot 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 . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


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

Kiltealy in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kiltealy, Blackstairs Mountains

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kiltealy self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford 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 . Kiltealy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltealy start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltealy


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

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

6 Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

6 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 6 Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Oceans Edge start from £590 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Oceans Edge


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

The Moorings in Bodinnick, Cornwall, South West England

The Moorings, Bodinnick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in Bodinnick, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Moorings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moorings start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Whitegate in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Whitegate, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Whitegate self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitegate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitegate start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitegate


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

3 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

3 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, 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. 3 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 3 Dart Marina start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering

Fanore in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £266 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


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

Weston Park in Shifnal, Shropshire, West England

Weston Park, Shifnal

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Weston Park self catering accommodation in Shifnal, Shropshire sleeps 54. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Weston Park start from £250 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weston Park


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by 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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