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

Captains Cottage in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Captains Cottage, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Captains Cottage 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: Garden . Captains Cottage is close to the beach. Captains Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Captains Cottage start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Captains Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Captains Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Captains Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Nevis View in Teangue, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Nevis View, Teangue

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Nevis View self catering accommodation in Teangue, Isle of Skye sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nevis View start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nevis View


Sleeps 6 Garden

Holiday Lodge with pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday Lodge with pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday Lodge with pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Holiday Lodge with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday Lodge with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday Lodge with pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Barkla Cottage in Barkla Shop, Cornwall, South West England

Barkla Cottage, Barkla Shop

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barkla Cottage self catering accommodation in Barkla Shop, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barkla Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barkla Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barkla Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Station's End in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Station's End, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Station's End 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 . Station's End is close to the beach. Station's End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Station's End start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station's End


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Old Stables in Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Stables, Felmingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Stables 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Old Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

Easter Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Easter Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Easter Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Easter Cottage start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easter Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gable Cottage in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Gable Cottage, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Gable Cottage in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Gable Cottage is close to the beach. Gable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gable Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gable Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Cottage Barn in Jacobstow, Cornwall, South West England

Cottage Barn, Jacobstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cottage Barn self catering accommodation in Jacobstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage Barn start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 St Georges Terrace in Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England

3 St Georges Terrace, Felixstowe

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 St Georges Terrace 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 St Georges Terrace is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 3 St Georges Terrace start from £347 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 St Georges Terrace


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites