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

Corrofin in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corrofin, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corrofin self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Corrofin start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corrofin


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

14a Courtenay Street in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

14a Courtenay Street, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

14a Courtenay Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 14a Courtenay Street is close to the beach. 14a Courtenay Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 14a Courtenay Street start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 14a Courtenay Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room

Sundowner in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Sundowner, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sundowner self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 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. Activities close by include fishing . Sundowner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sundowner start from £368 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sundowner


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Granary Cottage in Blackwell, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Granary Cottage, Blackwell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Blackwell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary Cottage start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Fintamara in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Fintamara, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Fintamara self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Fintamara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fintamara start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fintamara


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Tralee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo 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 . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Claremorris is close to the beach. Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Cobh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

drumconrath, Ardee

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at drumconrath start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about drumconrath


Sleeps 4 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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