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

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 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Killeigh in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Killeigh, Tullamore

Breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Killeigh self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killeigh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeigh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Hillside Farm in Littlebeck, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hillside Farm, Littlebeck

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hillside Farm self catering accommodation in Littlebeck, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hillside Farm is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Hillside Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Portballintrae in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portballintrae, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portballintrae self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portballintrae is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portballintrae does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portballintrae start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portballintrae


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

Oughterard in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Oughterard, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Oughterard self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 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 Oughterard start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oughterard


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Mulberry Cottage in Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Mulberry Cottage, Cwmdu

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

Mulberry Cottage self catering accommodation in Cwmdu, Carmarthenshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at drumconrath start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf 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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