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

Derrynane Lodge in Derrynane, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Derrynane Lodge, Derrynane

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Derrynane Lodge self catering accommodation in Derrynane, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Derrynane Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Derrynane Lodge start from £385 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrynane Lodge


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

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Galatea in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Galatea, Whitby Lighthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Galatea self catering accommodation in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Galatea is close to the beach. Prices at Galatea start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galatea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

10 Dartmouth House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

10 Dartmouth House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

10 Dartmouth House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 10 Dartmouth House start from £441 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Dartmouth House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Dartmouth House


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Games room 10 Dartmouth House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 9. 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 fishing . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Inglenook Cottage in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Inglenook Cottage, Broad Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Inglenook Cottage self catering accommodation in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Inglenook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inglenook Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inglenook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Luxury self catering

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun 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 . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Glasson in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Glasson, Lough Ree

Breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Glasson self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath 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 . Prices at Glasson start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasson


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Durrus in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Durrus start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 6 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 9963 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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