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

Drinagh in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Drinagh, Clonakilty

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Drinagh self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Drinagh start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drinagh


Sleeps 8 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Spiddal start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


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

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


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

Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by

Woodentops in Lanner, Cornwall, South West England

Woodentops, Lanner

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Woodentops self catering accommodation in Lanner, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Woodentops start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodentops


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden

Russet in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Russet, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Russet self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Russet start from £320 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russet


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Upperchurch in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Upperchurch, Slieve Felim Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Upperchurch self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Upperchurch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upperchurch start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upperchurch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cloghane in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cloghane self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cloghane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cloghane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloghane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Tyddyn Derwen in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, North Wales

Tyddyn Derwen, Colwyn Bay

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Tyddyn Derwen self catering accommodation in Colwyn Bay, Conwy sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Tyddyn Derwen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Derwen start from £397 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Derwen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 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 Redcross start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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