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

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Slipways in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Slipways, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slipways self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Slipways is close to the beach. Prices at Slipways start from £442 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slipways


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Durrus start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyduff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

22 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

22 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

22 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 22 Dart Marina start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 22 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 22 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering 22 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Drumshanbo in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumshanbo, Lovely Leitrim

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumshanbo self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Drumshanbo start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumshanbo


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Little Perriotts in Kellaton, Devon, South West England

Little Perriotts, Kellaton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Perriotts self catering accommodation in Kellaton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Little Perriotts is close to the beach. Little Perriotts does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Perriotts start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Perriotts customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Perriotts


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Little Perriotts Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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