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

The Stowaway in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Stowaway, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Stowaway self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Stowaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stowaway start from £865 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stowaway


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Wesley House in Ripon, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wesley House, Ripon

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wesley House self catering accommodation in Ripon, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wesley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wesley House start from £716 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wesley House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Terrace Apartment in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Terrace Apartment, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Terrace Apartment self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Terrace Apartment start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Terrace Apartment customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Terrace Apartment


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Games room Luxury self catering Terrace Apartment Customer Feedback and Reviews

Newcastle in dundrum bay, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, dundrum bay

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in dundrum bay, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newcastle start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


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

Bushmills in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Giants Causeway

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Philcot in Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West England

The Philcot, Port Isaac

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Philcot self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Philcot start from £398 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Philcot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kinlough in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Kinlough, Lough Melvin

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Kinlough self catering accommodation in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kinlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinlough start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinlough


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

Bobs End in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

Bobs End, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bobs End self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bobs End start from £459 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs End


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carna is close to the beach. Prices at Carna start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by 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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