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

The Nook in Embleton, Northumberland, North East England

The Nook, Embleton

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Nook in North East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Nook start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


Sleeps 2

Turnstones in Hastings, East Sussex, South East England

Turnstones, Hastings

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Turnstones self catering accommodation in Hastings, East Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Turnstones start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Garden

Forestry Cottage in Bawsey, Norfolk, East England

Forestry Cottage, Bawsey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Forestry Cottage self catering accommodation in Bawsey, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Forestry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forestry Cottage start from £575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forestry Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Byre in Smeeth, Kent, South East England

The Byre, Smeeth

Breaks in KentSouth East England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Smeeth, Kent sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Byre start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Fishing close by Garden

Yew Tree Cottage in Malvern, Worcestershire, West England

Yew Tree Cottage, Malvern

Breaks in WorcestershireWest England

Yew Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Malvern, Worcestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Yew Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yew Tree Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yew Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Brodawel House in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

Brodawel House, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Brodawel House self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brodawel House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brodawel House start from £1095 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brodawel House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Tree Cottage in Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

Willow Tree Cottage, Felmingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Willow Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Felmingham, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Willow Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Tree Cottage start from £375 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Tree Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Coach House at The Hollow in Hemford, Shropshire, West England

Coach House at The Hollow, Hemford

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Coach House at The Hollow self catering accommodation in Hemford, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Coach House at The Hollow start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coach House at The Hollow


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Homes in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Homes, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Homes self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Homes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Homes start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Golden, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Honeysuckle Cottage, Golden

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Golden, County Tipperary sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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