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

Duncormick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncormick start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


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

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

10 Dartmouth House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

10 Dartmouth House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

10 Dartmouth House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 10 Dartmouth House start from £441 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Dartmouth House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Dartmouth House


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Games room 10 Dartmouth House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ocean Waves in Cawsand, Cornwall, South West England

Ocean Waves, Cawsand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ocean Waves self catering accommodation in Cawsand, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ocean Waves start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Waves


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Lyndhurst in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

3 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Lyndhurst self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 Lyndhurst start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Garden

Youghal in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Youghal, Youghal Bay

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Youghal self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Youghal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Youghal start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Youghal


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

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Slades Cottage in St Neot, Cornwall, South West England

Slades Cottage, St Neot

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Slades Cottage self catering accommodation in St Neot, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Slades Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slades Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cleggan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break 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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