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

Aglish in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Lakeside Cottage in Cranham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeside Cottage, Cranham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeside Cottage self catering accommodation in Cranham, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lakeside Cottage start from £891 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach View in Southbourne, Dorset, South West England

Beach View, Southbourne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Beach View self catering accommodation in Southbourne, Dorset sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Beach View is close to the beach. Prices at Beach View start from £904 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach View


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Cyplau in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, North Wales

Cyplau, Llanbedr

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Cyplau self catering accommodation in Llanbedr, Gwynedd sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Cyplau start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cyplau


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


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

Crotchet Cottage in Bohortha, Cornwall, South West England

Crotchet Cottage, Bohortha

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Crotchet Cottage self catering accommodation in Bohortha, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crotchet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crotchet Cottage start from £403 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crotchet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Donard in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Donard, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Donard self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Donard start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Donard


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Duncormick in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

4 Armada Apartments in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

4 Armada Apartments, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Armada Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Armada Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Armada Apartments start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Armada Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

 

 

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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