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

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Yardarm in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Yardarm, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yardarm self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Yardarm is close to the beach. Yardarm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yardarm start from £727 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yardarm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Cahir in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cahir, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cahir self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahir start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahir


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Mayobridge in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

The Gatehouse in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, West England

The Gatehouse, Bridgnorth

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Bridgnorth, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Gatehouse start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

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

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


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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