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

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Haughton Castle - Farm House in Haughton Castle, Northumberland, North East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House, Haughton Castle

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Haughton Castle - Farm House self catering accommodation in Haughton Castle, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Haughton Castle - Farm House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. ... more about Haughton Castle - Farm House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Oat House in Snowshill, Worcestershire, West England

Oat House, Snowshill

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Oat House self catering accommodation in Snowshill, Worcestershire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oat House start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oat House


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

Greystones in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire, South West England

Greystones, Cold Aston

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Greystones self catering accommodation in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £346 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Valley View (St Elmo) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Valley View (St Elmo), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Valley View (St Elmo) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Valley View (St Elmo) is close to the beach. Prices at Valley View (St Elmo) start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View (St Elmo)


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Games room

Lettermullan in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullan, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullan self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lettermullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermullan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullan


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

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


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

Barley Moo in St Kew, Cornwall, South West England

Barley Moo, St Kew

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barley Moo self catering accommodation in St Kew, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barley Moo start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Moo


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

49 Cumber Close in Kingsbridge, Devon, South West England

49 Cumber Close, Kingsbridge

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

49 Cumber Close self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 4. This Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 49 Cumber Close start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 49 Cumber Close


Sleeps 4 Games room

 

 

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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