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

Triton in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon, South West England

Triton, Bull Point Lighthouse

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Triton self catering accommodation in Bull Point Lighthouse, Devon sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Triton is close to the beach. Triton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Triton start from £277 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Triton


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Burtonport in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Burtonport, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Burtonport self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Burtonport is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Burtonport start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burtonport


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Clementine Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Clementine Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clementine Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Clementine Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clementine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room

Tourmakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Tourmakeady, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Tourmakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tourmakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Tourmakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tourmakeady start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tourmakeady


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Moorings in Bodinnick, Cornwall, South West England

The Moorings, Bodinnick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in Bodinnick, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Moorings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moorings start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £259 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Maywin Cottage in Chapel Amble, Cornwall, South West England

Maywin Cottage, Chapel Amble

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Maywin Cottage self catering accommodation in Chapel Amble, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Maywin Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maywin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballygally in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballygally, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballygally self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballygally is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ballygally start from £406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballygally


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Thames Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Thames Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Thames Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thames Cottage start from £695 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thames Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barnacles in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Barnacles, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barnacles self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Barnacles is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barnacles start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnacles


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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