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

1 At The Beach in Torcross, Devon, South West England

1 At The Beach, Torcross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 At The Beach self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 At The Beach is close to the beach. Prices at 1 At The Beach start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 At The Beach


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

25 Burgh Island Causeway in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, South West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway, Bigbury-on-Sea

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

25 Burgh Island Causeway self catering accommodation in Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 25 Burgh Island Causeway is close to the beach. Prices at 25 Burgh Island Causeway start from £531 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 25 Burgh Island Causeway customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 25 Burgh Island Causeway


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available 25 Burgh Island Causeway Customer Feedback and Reviews

Long Meadow Barn in Down St Mary, Devon, South West England

Long Meadow Barn, Down St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Long Meadow Barn self catering accommodation in Down St Mary, Devon sleeps 7. This 4 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 . Prices at Long Meadow Barn start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Long Meadow Barn


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Keepers Cottage 2 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage 2, Hillfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Cottage 2 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage 2 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Cottage 2 Customer Feedback and Reviews

Joymead Cottage in Malborough, Devon, South West England

Joymead Cottage, Malborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Joymead Cottage self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Joymead Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Joymead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner Games room

Aune Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Aune Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Aune Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Aune Cottage start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aune Cottage


Sleeps 4 Games room

Eyeries in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Eyeries, Beara Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Eyeries self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Eyeries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Eyeries start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eyeries


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

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 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £236 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

 

 

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 9961 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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