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

Rossaveal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rossaveal, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rossaveal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rossaveal start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossaveal


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Cider Press in Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Cider Press, Ilmington

Breaks in WarwickshireCentral England

Cider Press self catering accommodation in Ilmington, Warwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cider Press does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Press start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Tall Trees Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tall Trees Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tall Trees Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tall Trees Cottage start from £942 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tall Trees Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Cottage View in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Cottage View, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cottage View self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cottage View is close to the beach. Cottage View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage View start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cottage View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cottage View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Cottage View Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Lodge in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Lodge, Coln St Aldwyns

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Lodge self catering accommodation in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire 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. The Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lodge start from £783 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jennys Croft in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Jennys Croft, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Jennys Croft self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 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 golf fishing . Jennys Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jennys Croft start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Garden Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Garden Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Garden Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Garden Apartment start from £530 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Garden Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Garden Apartment


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Garden Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Laurel Cottage in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, South East England

Laurel Cottage, Calbourne

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Calbourne, Isle of Wight sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Laurel Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Laundry Cottage in Evershot, Dorset, South West England

Laundry Cottage, Evershot

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Laundry Cottage self catering accommodation in Evershot, Dorset sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laundry Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Laundry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laundry Cottage start from £530 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laundry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking 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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