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

The Mates House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

The Mates House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mates House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mates House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mates House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Mates House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Mates House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Mates House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mayobridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Mourne Mountains

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down sleeps 9. This 4 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. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Home Farm in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire, Central England

Home Farm, Cokethorpe

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Home Farm self catering accommodation in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire sleeps 13. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Home Farm start from £3311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

Breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £765 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Blarney in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Blarney, The Lee Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Blarney self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blarney start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blarney


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Cullenstown in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Cullenstown, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Cullenstown self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cullenstown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cullenstown start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullenstown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Atlantic View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Atlantic View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Atlantic View is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Atlantic View start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


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

Tuosist in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tuosist start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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