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

7 Charles Street in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

7 Charles Street, Dartmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Charles Street self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 7 Charles Street start from £349 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Charles Street


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool

4 Waters Edge in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

4 Waters Edge, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 4 Waters Edge is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Waters Edge start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Waters Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Waters Edge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Games room 4 Waters Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Jennys Croft in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Jennys Croft, Glassonby

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Jennys Croft self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Jennys Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jennys Croft start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jennys Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballysadare in Sligo Town, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, Sligo Town

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in Sligo Town, County Sligo sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballysadare start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chipping House in Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chipping House, Wotton Under Edge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chipping House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Chipping House start from £995 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chipping House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Signal Box in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Signal Box, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Signal Box self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Signal Box start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Signal Box


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wethercote Cottage in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wethercote Cottage, Helmsley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wethercote Cottage self catering accommodation in Helmsley, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wethercote Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wethercote Cottage start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wethercote Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Four Seasons in Scratby, Norfolk, East England

Four Seasons, Scratby

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Four Seasons self catering accommodation in Scratby, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Four Seasons does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Four Seasons start from £396 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Four Seasons


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Meadow Lea in Orleton, Herefordshire, West England

Meadow Lea, Orleton

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Meadow Lea self catering accommodation in Orleton, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Meadow Lea start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Lea


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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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