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

Carriage Loft Cottage in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Carriage Loft Cottage, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Carriage Loft Cottage self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carriage Loft Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Carriage Loft Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Carriage Loft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Carriage Loft Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bridge Cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

Bridge Cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bridge Cottage self catering accommodation in Boscastle, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bridge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bridge Cottage start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Fanad in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Fanad, Fanad Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Fanad self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanad is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fanad start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanad


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

Waddles in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Waddles, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Waddles self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waddles start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waddles


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £1041 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


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

Crookhaven in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Thames Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Thames Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Thames Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thames Cottage start from £695 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thames Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry 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 . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Dundrum in Galtee Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Dundrum, Galtee Mountains

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Dundrum self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 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 . Dundrum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dundrum start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dundrum


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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 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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