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

Goosecott in Helston, Cornwall, South West England

Goosecott, Helston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Goosecott self catering accommodation in Helston, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Goosecott does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goosecott start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goosecott


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apartment 3 Combehaven in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 3 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Apartment 3 Combehaven is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 3 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 3 Combehaven


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Little Weststowe in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Little Weststowe, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Weststowe self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Little Weststowe start from £324 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Weststowe customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Weststowe


Sleeps 4 Games room Little Weststowe Customer Feedback and Reviews

Titania in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, South West England

Titania, Carbis Bay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Titania self catering accommodation in Carbis Bay, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Titania is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Titania does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Titania start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Titania


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Chapel Cottage in St Mawgan, Cornwall, South West England

Chapel Cottage, St Mawgan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in St Mawgan, Cornwall 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 fishing . Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £308 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ventry start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


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

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £444 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Granary (Southdown Farm) in Malborough, Devon, South West England

The Granary (Southdown Farm), Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Granary (Southdown Farm) self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 5. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Granary (Southdown Farm) is close to the beach. Prices at The Granary (Southdown Farm) start from £466 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary (Southdown Farm)


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 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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