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

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £205 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Bolt Hole in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

The Bolt Hole, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Bolt Hole self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . The Bolt Hole is close to the beach. Prices at The Bolt Hole start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bolt Hole


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room

Corrofin in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corrofin, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corrofin self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Corrofin start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corrofin


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Bran, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Bran

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Bran, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £173 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. 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. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Prices at Cobh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Sea Peep in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Sea Peep, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea Peep self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sea Peep start from £777 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Peep


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Games room

Castlerea in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Castlerea, Lough Glynn

Breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Castlerea self catering accommodation in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlerea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlerea start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlerea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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