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

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, 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 . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

The Quillet in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, St Just-in-Penwith

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Quillet self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Quillet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quillet start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quillet


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Post Box Cottage in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Post Box Cottage, Upper Dowdeswell

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Post Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Post Box Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Kilcolgan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Nr Galway City

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcolgan start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Belmullet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Luxury self catering

The Cider Mill in Great Catley, Herefordshire, West England

The Cider Mill, Great Catley

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Cider Mill self catering accommodation in Great Catley, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Cider Mill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cider Mill start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider Mill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Hillside Farm in Littlebeck, North Yorkshire, North East England

Hillside Farm, Littlebeck

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Hillside Farm self catering accommodation in Littlebeck, North Yorkshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hillside Farm is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Hillside Farm start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Clovelly Cottage in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Clovelly Cottage, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clovelly Cottage self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Clovelly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clovelly Cottage start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clovelly Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cahir in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cahir, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Trim in Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, Boyne Valley

Breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in Boyne Valley, County Meath sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £422 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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