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

67a Fore Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

67a Fore Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

67a Fore Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 67a Fore Street is close to the beach. 67a Fore Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 67a Fore Street start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 67a Fore Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room

Trencreek Farmhouse in Tregony, Cornwall, South West England

Trencreek Farmhouse, Tregony

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trencreek Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Tregony, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Trencreek Farmhouse is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Trencreek Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trencreek Farmhouse start from £456 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trencreek Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Coolattin in Slaney Valley, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Coolattin, Slaney Valley

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Coolattin self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Wicklow sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coolattin start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coolattin


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 8. 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 . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 6. 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 £255 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

Forest Park in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Forest Park, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Forest Park self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Forest Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Forest Park start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest Park


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

Enniskillen in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Enniskillen, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Enniskillen self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh 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 . Prices at Enniskillen start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskillen


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £597 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

1c Harbour View in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

1c Harbour View, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1c Harbour View self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 1c Harbour View is close to the beach. Prices at 1c Harbour View start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1c Harbour View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1c Harbour View


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room 1c Harbour View Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

 

 

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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