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

Lower Farmhouse in Todenham, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lower Farmhouse, Todenham

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lower Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Todenham, Gloucestershire 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. Prices at Lower Farmhouse start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Broadsands in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Broadsands, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broadsands self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 12. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Broadsands is close to the beach. Prices at Broadsands start from £2763 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadsands


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

The Reeds in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Reeds, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Reeds self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Reeds start from £961 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Crookhaven in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Damson and Orchard in Rainow, Cheshire, North West England

Damson and Orchard, Rainow

Breaks in CheshireNorth West England

Damson and Orchard self catering accommodation in Rainow, Cheshire sleeps 11. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Damson and Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Damson and Orchard start from £795 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Damson and Orchard


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Ennistymon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Kilshanny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilshanny start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Cleeveley Cottage in Holwell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Cleeveley Cottage, Holwell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Cleeveley Cottage self catering accommodation in Holwell, Oxfordshire 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. Prices at Cleeveley Cottage start from £745 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleeveley Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Turnpike Cottage in Stokenham, Devon, South West England

Turnpike Cottage, Stokenham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Turnpike Cottage self catering accommodation in Stokenham, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Turnpike Cottage is close to the beach. Turnpike Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Turnpike Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnpike Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Coach House in Banningham, Norfolk, East England

Coach House, Banningham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Coach House self catering accommodation in Banningham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at Coach House start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 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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