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

Cullen in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cullen, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cullen self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 4 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 . Cullen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cullen start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lawrence House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lawrence House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lawrence House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lawrence House start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lawrence House


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Little Cotton Barn in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Little Cotton Barn, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Cotton Barn self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Cotton Barn start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Cotton Barn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Games room

Cloone in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Cloone, Lough Rynn

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Cloone self catering accommodation in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Cloone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunkineely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Southcliffe in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Southcliffe, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Southcliffe self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Southcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Southcliffe start from £589 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Southcliffe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Games room

The Lawns in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

The Lawns, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Lawns self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lawns is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Lawns start from £1200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lawns


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 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. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available 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.

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites