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

Lower Curscombe Barn in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Lower Curscombe Barn, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lower Curscombe Barn self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon sleeps 12. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lower Curscombe Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Curscombe Barn start from £582 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Curscombe Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Skylark in Gwithian, Cornwall, South West England

Skylark, Gwithian

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Skylark self catering accommodation in Gwithian, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Skylark start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skylark


Sleeps 6 Garden

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dingle start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 2 Golf close by

Valentia in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia, Valentia Island

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Valentia is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia


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

Hen Dafarn in Conwy, Conwy, North Wales

Hen Dafarn, Conwy

Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales

Hen Dafarn self catering accommodation in Conwy, Conwy sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hen Dafarn start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Dafarn


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Bumblebee Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Bumblebee Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bumblebee Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Bumblebee Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Bumblebee Cottage start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bumblebee Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bumblebee Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Bumblebee Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Lane House Farm in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lane House Farm, Shipton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lane House Farm self catering accommodation in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lane House Farm start from £2876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lane House Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barnabas House in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

Barnabas House, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Barnabas House self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Barnabas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barnabas House start from £596 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barnabas House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barnabas House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Games room Barnabas House Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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 9960 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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