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

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 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 fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

High House in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

High House, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

High House self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . High House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . High House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High House start from £483 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Easy walking close by

Hunter Cottage in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hunter Cottage, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hunter Cottage self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Hunter Cottage start from £346 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunter Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Rathdrum in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Glendalough

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rathdrum start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Athy start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more

Harwood Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Harwood Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Harwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Harwood Cottage start from £457 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £787 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rock Lobster in Camber Sands, East Sussex, South East England

Rock Lobster, Camber Sands

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Rock Lobster in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Rock Lobster is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Rock Lobster does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lobster start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rock Lobster customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rock Lobster

Phone enquiries: 07710 284381

Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by Games room Luxury self catering Rock Lobster Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ardcath in Bettystown Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Ardcath, Bettystown Coast

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Ardcath self catering accommodation in Bettystown Coast, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ardcath start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardcath


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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