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

Courtmacsherry in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland-South

Courtmacsherry, Kinsale

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Courtmacsherry self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Courtmacsherry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Courtmacsherry start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtmacsherry


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

7 Riverside Wharf in Kingswear, Devon, South West England

7 Riverside Wharf, Kingswear

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

7 Riverside Wharf self catering accommodation in Kingswear, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 7 Riverside Wharf start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Riverside Wharf


Sleeps 4 Games room

Cushendall in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Glens of Antrim

Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tudor End in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tudor End, Kings Sutton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tudor End self catering accommodation in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tudor End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tudor End start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tudor End


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Carrownisky in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Carrownisky, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Carrownisky self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrownisky is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carrownisky does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrownisky start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrownisky


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

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) is close to the beach. Prices at 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 30 Fore Street (The Cottage)


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) Customer Feedback and Reviews

Oughterard in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Oughterard, Lough Corrib

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Oughterard self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom 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 Oughterard start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oughterard


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Laxton Fortune in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, East England

Laxton Fortune, Stoke by Nayland

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Laxton Fortune self catering accommodation in Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Laxton Fortune start from £675 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laxton Fortune


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Hot tub Easy walking close by

Albion Cottage in Tresparrett, Cornwall, South West England

Albion Cottage, Tresparrett

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Albion Cottage self catering accommodation in Tresparrett, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Albion Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Albion Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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