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

Pont House in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont House, Pont

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont House self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pont House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont House start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodlands Cottage in Leominster, Herefordshire, West England

Woodlands Cottage, Leominster

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Leominster, Herefordshire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodlands Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Easy walking close by

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Charlestown in Carracastle, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Charlestown, Carracastle

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Charlestown self catering accommodation in Carracastle, 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 . Prices at Charlestown start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlestown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunmore East start from £323 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


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

Durrus in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Durrus start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Cosy Nook in Lanner, Cornwall, South West England

Cosy Nook, Lanner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Lanner, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Farrs Coach House in Beaminster, Dorset, South West England

Farrs Coach House, Beaminster

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Farrs Coach House self catering accommodation in Beaminster, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Farrs Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at Farrs Coach House start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farrs Coach House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break

Upperchurch in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Upperchurch, Slieve Felim Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Upperchurch self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary 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 . Upperchurch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upperchurch start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upperchurch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by 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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