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

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dingle start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 2 Golf close by

Wall Hills Barn in Thornbury, Herefordshire, West England

Wall Hills Barn, Thornbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Wall Hills Barn self catering accommodation in Thornbury, Herefordshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Wall Hills Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wall Hills Barn start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wall Hills Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Valonia in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk, East England

Valonia, Cromer Lighthouse

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Valonia self catering accommodation in Cromer Lighthouse, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Valonia is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Valonia start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valonia


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

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shillelagh start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Blackwater in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Blackwater, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Blackwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blackwater start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Victory Cottage in St Ives, Cornwall, South West England

Victory Cottage, St Ives

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Victory Cottage self catering accommodation in St Ives, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Victory Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Victory Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Victory Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

4 West Park Mews in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

4 West Park Mews, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 West Park Mews self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 West Park Mews is close to the beach. 4 West Park Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 West Park Mews start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 West Park Mews customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 West Park Mews


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room 4 West Park Mews Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


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

Pear Tree Cottage in Wickmere, Norfolk, East England

Pear Tree Cottage, Wickmere

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pear Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Wickmere, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pear Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Pear Tree Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 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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