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

Shanagolden in Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Shanagolden, Limerick City

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Shanagolden self catering accommodation in Limerick City, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Shanagolden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shanagolden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagolden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Campile in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Campile, New Ross

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Campile self catering accommodation in New Ross, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Campile does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Campile start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Campile


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Pine Croft in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Pine Croft, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pine Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pine Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine Croft start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tremeadow in Penryn, Cornwall, South West England

Tremeadow, Penryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tremeadow self catering accommodation in Penryn, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Tremeadow start from £374 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tremeadow


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Garden House Woodside in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

The Garden House Woodside, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Garden House Woodside self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Garden House Woodside is close to the beach. Prices at The Garden House Woodside start from £743 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden House Woodside


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Hollyhocks Cottage in Hellandbridge, Cornwall, South West England

Hollyhocks Cottage, Hellandbridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hollyhocks Cottage self catering accommodation in Hellandbridge, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Hollyhocks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollyhocks Cottage start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollyhocks Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ferryside in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Ferryside, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferryside self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ferryside is close to the beach. Ferryside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ferryside start from £867 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferryside


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Aglish in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Dungarvan Harbour

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. 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 Aglish start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


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

5 Sheplegh Court in Blacawton, Devon, South West England

5 Sheplegh Court, Blacawton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Sheplegh Court self catering accommodation in Blacawton, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 5 Sheplegh Court start from £384 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Sheplegh Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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