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

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

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

Bellbrook Valley in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Bellbrook Valley, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bellbrook Valley self catering accommodation in Tiverton, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Bellbrook Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellbrook Valley start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellbrook Valley

Phone enquiries: 01398 351 292/07967 335 159

Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Meenaneary in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Meenaneary, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Meenaneary self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Meenaneary is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Meenaneary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meenaneary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenaneary


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

Lime Tree in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lime Tree, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lime Tree self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lime Tree start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lime Tree


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carlingford start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by

Brook Lodge in Wakes Colne, Suffolk, East England

Brook Lodge, Wakes Colne

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Brook Lodge self catering accommodation in Wakes Colne, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brook Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Lodge start from £413 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Lodge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Russet Bramley in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Russet Bramley, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Russet Bramley self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Russet Bramley start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russet Bramley


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

2 Tanworth House in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

2 Tanworth House, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 Tanworth House self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 Tanworth House is close to the beach. Prices at 2 Tanworth House start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Tanworth House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Tanworth House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room 2 Tanworth House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Carrowcroy in Lough Key, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carrowcroy, Lough Key

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carrowcroy self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrowcroy start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrowcroy


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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 10219 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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