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

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


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

Tourmakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Tourmakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Tourmakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tourmakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Tourmakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tourmakeady start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tourmakeady


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

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Court Cottages 6 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Court Cottages 6, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Court Cottages 6 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Cottages 6 start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Cottages 6 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Cottages 6


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Court Cottages 6 Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 The Oaks in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire, West England

2 The Oaks, Hoarwithy

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

2 The Oaks self catering accommodation in Hoarwithy, Herefordshire 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. Prices at 2 The Oaks start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Oaks


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

Courtenay Studio in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Courtenay Studio, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Courtenay Studio self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtenay Studio is close to the beach. Prices at Courtenay Studio start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Courtenay Studio customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Courtenay Studio


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Courtenay Studio Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Roney Point in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Point, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Point self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Roney Point is close to the beach. Roney Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Point start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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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