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

Waterdown in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Waterdown, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Waterdown self catering accommodation in Sheringham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waterdown start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterdown


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Deer Park Bungalow in Loton Park, Shropshire, West England

Deer Park Bungalow, Loton Park

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Deer Park Bungalow self catering accommodation in Loton Park, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Deer Park Bungalow start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Deer Park Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Garden

Old Ford Farm Annexe in Honiton, Devon, South West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe, Honiton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Old Ford Farm Annexe self catering accommodation in Honiton, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Old Ford Farm Annexe start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Ford Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Old Chapel in Huntingford, Dorset, South West England

The Old Chapel, Huntingford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

The Old Chapel self catering accommodation in Huntingford, Dorset sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brocks Barn in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, South West England

Brocks Barn, Lostwithiel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Brocks Barn self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Brocks Barn start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brocks Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden

No 15 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Central England

No 15, Shrewsbury

Breaks in ShropshireCentral England

No 15 self catering accommodation in Shrewsbury, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 15 start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 15


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Linhay in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Linhay, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Linhay in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Linhay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Linhay start from £655 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Linhay


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering

6 Malthouse Court in Watchet, Somerset, South West England

6 Malthouse Court, Watchet

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

6 Malthouse Court self catering accommodation in Watchet, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 6 Malthouse Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 6 Malthouse Court start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Malthouse Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Y Bwthyn in Bontnewydd, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Bwthyn, Bontnewydd

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Bwthyn self catering accommodation in Bontnewydd, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Y Bwthyn start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Bwthyn


Sleeps 4 Garden

Orchard Cottage in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria, North West England

Orchard Cottage, Appleby In Westmorland

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Appleby In Westmorland, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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