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

Bittadon Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Bittadon Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bittadon Cottage self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon 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. Bittadon Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bittadon Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bittadon Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cong in Lough Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cong start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Melkington Lodge in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Melkington Lodge, Cornhill-on-Tweed

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Melkington Lodge self catering accommodation in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Melkington Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Melkington Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melkington Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmuckridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilmuckridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Westland in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Westland, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Westland self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Westland is close to the beach. Prices at Westland start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westland


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Redcross start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Green Neuk in Elgin, Morayshire, Scottish Highlands

Green Neuk, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireScottish Highlands

Green Neuk self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Green Neuk start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Green Neuk


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Robins Nest in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

Robins Nest, Trenale

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Robins Nest self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Robins Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robins Nest start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robins Nest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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