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

Folly Cottage in Bodham, Norfolk, East England

Folly Cottage, Bodham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Folly Cottage 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 . Prices at Folly Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Folly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Folly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Folly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Eldoret in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Eldoret, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eldoret in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Eldoret is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Eldoret does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eldoret start from £1075 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eldoret


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Lowarth in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Lowarth, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lowarth self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lowarth is close to the beach. Prices at Lowarth start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowarth


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ebenezer House in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Ebenezer House, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ebenezer House 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 . It also has Internet access. Ebenezer House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ebenezer House start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebenezer House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sea View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea View in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea View is close to the beach. Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Poppy's in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Poppy's, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Poppy's in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Poppy's is close to the beach. Poppy's does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy's start from £594 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy's


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Owl Barn in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn 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 . Prices at Owl Barn start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bridge House in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Bridge House, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bridge House self catering accommodation in Thornage, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bridge House is close to the beach. Prices at Bridge House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bridge House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bridge House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Bridge House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Byways in Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales

Byways, Valley

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Byways self catering accommodation in Valley, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Byways start from £479 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byways


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Postmasters in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Postmasters, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Postmasters in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Postmasters is close to the beach. Prices at Postmasters start from £550 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Postmasters


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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