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 Hen House in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Hen House, Navan

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Hen House self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hen House start from £227 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hen House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Plover Cottage in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Plover Cottage, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Plover Cottage self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plover Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plover Cottage start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plover Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Durrus in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Durrus start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


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

Courtyard Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Courtyard Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Courtyard Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 7. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Courtyard Apartment start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Courtyard Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Courtyard Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Courtyard Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lauragh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ferryside in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferryside, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferryside self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ferryside is close to the beach. Ferryside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ferryside start from £867 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferryside


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare 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 . Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Moore Cottage in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Moore Cottage, Bourton on the Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Moore Cottage self catering accommodation in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Moore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moore Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moore Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking 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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