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

Orchard Cottage in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Orchard Cottage, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Orchard Cottage self catering accommodation in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Orchard Cottage is close to the beach. Orchard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Orchard Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Orchard Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Orchard Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Close to the Beach

Monks Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Monks Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Monks Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Monks Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monks Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Brick Kiln Barns in Dilham, Norfolk, East England

1 Brick Kiln Barns, Dilham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Brick Kiln Barns self catering accommodation in Dilham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Brick Kiln Barns start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Brick Kiln Barns customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Brick Kiln Barns


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 1 Brick Kiln Barns Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mill House in Docking, Norfolk, East England

Mill House, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mill House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill House start from £528 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cosy Nest in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Cosy Nest, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cosy Nest 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 . Prices at Cosy Nest start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nest


Sleeps 4 Garden

Millway Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Millway Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Millway Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millway Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Millway Cottage start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Emmaus in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Little Emmaus, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Emmaus in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Little Emmaus is close to the beach. Prices at Little Emmaus start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Emmaus customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Emmaus


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Little Emmaus Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rectory Barn in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, East England

Rectory Barn, Bracon Ash

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rectory Barn 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 . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Rectory Barn start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rectory Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rectory Barn


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Rectory Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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