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

Tipperary in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Tipperary self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 5. 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 Tipperary start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tipperary


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Vicarage Barn in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, Central England

Vicarage Barn, Shipston-on-Stour

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Vicarage Barn self catering accommodation in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Vicarage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vicarage Barn start from £372 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vicarage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

Broxdowne Cottage in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Broxdowne Cottage, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broxdowne Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Broxdowne Cottage start from £514 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broxdowne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Plas Bach in Aberporth, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plas Bach, Aberporth

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plas Bach self catering accommodation in Aberporth, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Plas Bach is close to the beach. Prices at Plas Bach start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plas Bach


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Easy walking 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

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


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

Swallowdale in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Swallowdale, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Swallowdale self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallowdale start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallowdale


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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