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

Nuthatch in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Nuthatch, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Nuthatch self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Nuthatch start from £1957 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nuthatch


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Killarney in Killarney Town Centre, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Killarney Town Centre

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Killarney Town Centre, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killarney start from £781 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Driftwood in North Hallsands, Devon, South West England

Driftwood, North Hallsands

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Driftwood self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Driftwood is close to the beach. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Driftwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Driftwood


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Games room Driftwood Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rickham Farm in East Portlemouth, Devon, South West England

Rickham Farm, East Portlemouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Rickham Farm self catering accommodation in East Portlemouth, Devon sleeps 10. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rickham Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Rickham Farm start from £1016 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rickham Farm customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rickham Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Rickham Farm Customer Feedback and Reviews

Enniskean in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Enniskean, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Enniskean self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniskean start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskean


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Heron Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Heron Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Heron Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Heron Cottage start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Homefield House in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Homefield House, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Homefield House self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Homefield House is close to the beach. Prices at Homefield House start from £704 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Homefield House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Homefield House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Homefield House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ingleside Cottage in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire, South West England

Ingleside Cottage, Broad Campden

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Ingleside Cottage self catering accommodation in Broad Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Ingleside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ingleside Cottage start from £326 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ingleside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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