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 Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Cottage start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

37 Pauls Lane in Overstrand, Norfolk, East England

37 Pauls Lane, Overstrand

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

37 Pauls Lane in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 37 Pauls Lane is close to the beach. Prices at 37 Pauls Lane start from £409 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 37 Pauls Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 37 Pauls Lane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 37 Pauls Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cosy Cottage in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Cosy Cottage, Chipping Norton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Cosy Cottage self catering accommodation in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Cosy Cottage start from £439 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Cottage


Sleeps 2

2 Red Lion Cottages in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

2 Red Lion Cottages, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Red Lion Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Red Lion Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Red Lion Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Red Lion Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Red Lion Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 2 Red Lion Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wisteria Cottage in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Wisteria Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swallows in Blaxhall, Suffolk, East England

Swallows, Blaxhall

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Swallows in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Swallows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallows start from £446 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Baronial Castle in Barnacarry, Argyll, West Scotland

Baronial Castle, Barnacarry

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Baronial Castle self catering accommodation in Barnacarry, Argyll sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baronial Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baronial Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baronial Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Flat 2 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Flat 2 Lyndhurst start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 2 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Fisherman's Rest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Fisherman's Rest, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Fisherman's Rest in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Fisherman's Rest is close to the beach. Fisherman's Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fisherman's Rest start from £429 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fisherman's Rest


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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