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 White House in Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

The White House, Great Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The White House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The White House start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The White House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The White House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Shooting Lodge with loch view in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Shooting Lodge with loch view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shooting Lodge with loch view start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shooting Lodge with loch view


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

15 Clifton Park in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

15 Clifton Park, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

15 Clifton Park in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 15 Clifton Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 15 Clifton Park start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 15 Clifton Park customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 15 Clifton Park


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 15 Clifton Park Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Orchard in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

The Orchard, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Orchard 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Kittiwake in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Kittiwake, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kittiwake 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: Garden . Kittiwake is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kittiwake start from £78 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kittiwake


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Berwick St John, Wiltshire, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Berwick St John

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £300 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

Chicago Beach Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Chicago Beach Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Chicago Beach Villa in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Chicago Beach Villa is close to the beach. Prices at Chicago Beach Villa start from £433 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chicago Beach Villa


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

17 South Green in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

17 South Green, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

17 South Green in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 17 South Green is close to the beach. Prices at 17 South Green start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 South Green


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Spindrift in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Spindrift, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Spindrift in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spindrift is close to the beach. Prices at Spindrift start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


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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