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

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyduff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Bluebell Cottage in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Bluebell Cottage, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £504 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

4 Bolberry Court in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

4 Bolberry Court, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Bolberry Court self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 Bolberry Court is close to the beach. 4 Bolberry Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Bolberry Court start from £1080 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Bolberry Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Bolberry Court


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering 4 Bolberry Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

Blacklion in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Blacklion, Lough Erne

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Blacklion self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blacklion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blacklion start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blacklion


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dovecote in Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

Dovecote, Felmingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dovecote self catering accommodation in Felmingham, Norfolk 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. Prices at Dovecote start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Hunters Moon in Feniton, Devon, South West England

Hunters Moon, Feniton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hunters Moon self catering accommodation in Feniton, Devon 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. Hunters Moon is close to the beach. Hunters Moon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hunters Moon start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hunters Moon


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

Harmur in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

Harmur, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harmur self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Harmur is close to the beach. Prices at Harmur start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harmur


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

6 Chichester Court in Hope Cove, Devon, South West England

6 Chichester Court, Hope Cove

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

6 Chichester Court self catering accommodation in Hope Cove, Devon sleeps 5. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 6 Chichester Court is close to the beach. Prices at 6 Chichester Court start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Chichester Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room

Redhills Lakeland in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Redhills Lakeland, Cavan

Breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Redhills Lakeland self catering accommodation in Cavan, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Redhills Lakeland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redhills Lakeland start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redhills Lakeland


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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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