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

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge in Thurlestone Sands, Devon, South West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge, Thurlestone Sands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 8 Oceans Edge self catering accommodation in Thurlestone Sands, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Apartment 8 Oceans Edge is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 8 Oceans Edge start from £534 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 8 Oceans Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 8 Oceans Edge


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Apartment 8 Oceans Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Grace Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Grace Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grace Cottage self catering accommodation in Little Walsingham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Grace Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Grace Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grace Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clifden start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

CouRtmacsherry in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland-South

CouRtmacsherry, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

CouRtmacsherry self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . CouRtmacsherry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at CouRtmacsherry start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about CouRtmacsherry


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Inniskeen in The Wee County, County Louth, Ireland-East

Inniskeen, The Wee County

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Inniskeen self catering accommodation in The Wee County, County Louth sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Inniskeen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inniskeen start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inniskeen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Kingfisher House in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Kingfisher House, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Kingfisher House self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kingfisher House start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher House


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Charlestown in Carracastle, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Charlestown, Carracastle

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Charlestown self catering accommodation in Carracastle, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Charlestown start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlestown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Ballybay in White Lough, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Ballybay, White Lough

Breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Ballybay self catering accommodation in White Lough, County Monaghan sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybay start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybay


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Catalpa Cottage in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Catalpa Cottage, Tetbury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Catalpa Cottage self catering accommodation in Tetbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Catalpa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Catalpa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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 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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