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

Heronmere in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Heronmere, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heronmere 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Heronmere Customer Feedback and Reviews

29 Sea Lane in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

29 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

29 Sea Lane 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: Detached . 29 Sea Lane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 29 Sea Lane start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 29 Sea Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 29 Sea Lane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 29 Sea Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews

Keepers Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Keepers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Lakeview Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Lakeview Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lakeview Lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lakeview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview Lodge start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cottage Farm Annexe in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East England

Cottage Farm Annexe, Bury St Edmunds

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cottage Farm Annexe in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cottage Farm Annexe start from £193 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage Farm Annexe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Secret Garden in Wenhaston, Suffolk, East England

Secret Garden, Wenhaston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Secret Garden in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Secret Garden start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Secret Garden


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Windrush House in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Windrush House, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Windrush House self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Windrush House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windrush House start from £876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windrush House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Amana in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Amana, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Amana self catering accommodation in Croyde, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Amana is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Amana start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Amana


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Games room

Bure Reach in Lammas, Norfolk, East England

Bure Reach, Lammas

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bure Reach 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 . Prices at Bure Reach start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bure Reach


Sleeps 4

Heron Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Heron Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Heron Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Heron Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by 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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