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

Fell Beck in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, North East England

Fell Beck, Burnsall

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Fell Beck self catering accommodation in Burnsall, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fell Beck start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fell Beck


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Seasteps in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Seasteps, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Seasteps self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Seasteps start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seasteps


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carna is close to the beach. Carna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Killala in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Whispers Edge in Inner Hope, Devon, South West England

Whispers Edge, Inner Hope

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whispers Edge self catering accommodation in Inner Hope, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Whispers Edge is close to the beach. Prices at Whispers Edge start from £724 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Whispers Edge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Whispers Edge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room Whispers Edge Customer Feedback and Reviews

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at St Helens Bay start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Sea Peep in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

Sea Peep, Thurlestone

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea Peep self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sea Peep start from £777 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Peep


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Games room

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Riverside Cottage in Old Water Mill, Suffolk, East England

Riverside Cottage, Old Water Mill

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Old Water Mill, Suffolk 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Spa Cottage in Hovingham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Spa Cottage, Hovingham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Spa Cottage self catering accommodation in Hovingham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Spa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spa Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

 

 

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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