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

Apple Barn in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Apple Barn, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Barn self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Barn is close to the beach. Apple Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Barn start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Barn


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by 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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £382 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dunmanway in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, Dunmanway

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 7. 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 golf . Prices at Dunmanway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Poppys Cottage in Baunton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Poppys Cottage, Baunton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Poppys Cottage self catering accommodation in Baunton, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Poppys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppys Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Murroe in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Murroe, Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Murroe self catering accommodation in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick 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 fishing . Murroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Murroe start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murroe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Rathlee in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Rathlee, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Rathlee self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Rathlee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathlee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathlee start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathlee


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

Apartment 3 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 3 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 3 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 3 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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