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

Doohoma in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doohoma, Tullaghan Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doohoma self catering accommodation in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doohoma is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doohoma does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doohoma start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doohoma


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

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

Breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


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

Ballyvaughan in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan


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

Ahoy The Slip in Downderry, Cornwall, South West England

Ahoy The Slip, Downderry

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ahoy The Slip self catering accommodation in Downderry, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahoy The Slip is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ahoy The Slip does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahoy The Slip start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahoy The Slip


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Robbies Barn in Fulready, Warwickshire, Central England

Robbies Barn, Fulready

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Robbies Barn self catering accommodation in Fulready, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robbies Barn start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robbies Barn


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 4 Lyndhurst self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 4 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 4 Lyndhurst start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 4 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Sunnycliff in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, South West England

Sunnycliff, Trebarwith Strand

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Sunnycliff self catering accommodation in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Sunnycliff is close to the beach. Sunnycliff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnycliff start from £1229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnycliff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Number 8 Howells Mere in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Number 8 Howells Mere, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Number 8 Howells Mere 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 . Number 8 Howells Mere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 8 Howells Mere start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 8 Howells Mere


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly 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 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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