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

Trailside in St Issey, Cornwall, South West England

Trailside, St Issey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trailside self catering accommodation in St Issey, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Trailside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Trailside start from £336 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trailside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Fraggle Rock in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

Fraggle Rock, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Fraggle Rock self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage 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 golf fishing . Prices at Fraggle Rock start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fraggle Rock


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

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Lisdoonvarna in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lisdoonvarna, The Burren

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lisdoonvarna self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 6. 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 Lisdoonvarna start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdoonvarna


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon 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 . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


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

The Old Carthouse in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Old Carthouse, Narberth

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Old Carthouse self catering accommodation in Narberth, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Carthouse start from £652 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Carthouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Kingfishers Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Kingfishers Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Kingfishers Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kingfishers Cottage start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfishers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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 9961 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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