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

Blueboat Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Blueboat Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Blueboat Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Blueboat Cottage is close to the beach. Blueboat Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blueboat Cottage start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blueboat Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyhahill in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhahill, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhahill self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyhahill start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhahill


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Juliet Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Juliet Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Juliet Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Juliet Apartment start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Juliet Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Juliet Apartment


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Juliet Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle, Enniskillen

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 26. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle start from £2497 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

New Ross in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

New Ross, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

New Ross self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . New Ross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Ross start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Ross


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Leighlinbridge in Barrow Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Leighlinbridge, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Leighlinbridge self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Leighlinbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leighlinbridge start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leighlinbridge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doolin start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Oceanview Apartment in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Oceanview Apartment, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oceanview Apartment self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Oceanview Apartment is close to the beach. Oceanview Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oceanview Apartment start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oceanview Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oceanview Apartment


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Oceanview Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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