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

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonakilty start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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

26 Dart Marina in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

26 Dart Marina, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

26 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 26 Dart Marina start from £1030 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 26 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 26 Dart Marina


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room 26 Dart Marina Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ty Newydd in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Ty Newydd, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Ty Newydd self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ty Newydd is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ty Newydd does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Newydd start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Newydd


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Portaferry in Strangford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Portaferry, Strangford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Portaferry self catering accommodation in Strangford Lough, County Down sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portaferry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portaferry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portaferry start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portaferry


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

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

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 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lauragh is close to the beach. Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Apartment 8 Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 8 Oceans Edge start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 8 Oceans Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 8 Oceans Edge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Apartment 8 Oceans Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Merlin House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Merlin House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Merlin House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Merlin House start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Merlin House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. 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 £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 4 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 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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