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

Mitchelstown in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mitchelstown, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mitchelstown self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork 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 . Prices at Mitchelstown start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mitchelstown


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

Rosslare Strand in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare Strand self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare Strand is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare Strand does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare Strand start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare Strand


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

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £266 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Castlebar in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Clew Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Castlebar start from £204 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Little Granary in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Little Granary, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Games room Little Granary Customer Feedback and Reviews

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omagh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Giddy Up in Pentewan, Cornwall, South West England

Giddy Up, Pentewan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Giddy Up self catering accommodation in Pentewan, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Giddy Up does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Giddy Up start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Giddy Up


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 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 Carlingford start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

New Ross in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

New Ross, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

New Ross self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford 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 . New Ross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Ross start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Ross


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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