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

Newport in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Newport start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blackgate in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Blackgate, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Blackgate self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Blackgate start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Blackgate customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Blackgate


Sleeps 8 Games room Blackgate Customer Feedback and Reviews

6 Crabshell Quay in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

6 Crabshell Quay, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Crabshell Quay self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Crabshell Quay start from £432 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Crabshell Quay customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Crabshell Quay


Sleeps 4 Games room Luxury self catering 6 Crabshell Quay Customer Feedback and Reviews

Spanish Point in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Murntown in Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Murntown, Wexford

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Murntown self catering accommodation in Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Murntown start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murntown


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballycroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Liscannor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Liscannor start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone 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 . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, 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 fishing . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


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

Burtonport in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Burtonport, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Burtonport self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Burtonport is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Burtonport start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burtonport


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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