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

Lowbrook Cottage in Diss, Norfolk, East England

Lowbrook Cottage, Diss

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lowbrook Cottage 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. Lowbrook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lowbrook Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Poplar Cottage in Halesworth, Suffolk, East England

Poplar Cottage, Halesworth

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Poplar 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 . Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Coach House in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £745 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cliffside in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Cliffside, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cliffside self catering accommodation in Southwold, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cliffside is close to the beach. Prices at Cliffside start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliffside


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

Bagend in Hognaston, Derbyshire, Central England

Bagend, Hognaston

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Bagend self catering accommodation in Hognaston, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bagend start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bagend


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Graiguenamanagh in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Graiguenamanagh, Barrow Valley

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Graiguenamanagh self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Graiguenamanagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Graiguenamanagh start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graiguenamanagh


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Edna Lodge in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Edna Lodge, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Edna Lodge in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Edna Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Edna Lodge start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edna Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edna Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Edna Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

16 Quayside in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

16 Quayside, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

16 Quayside in East England has a 3 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . 16 Quayside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 Quayside start from £439 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Quayside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodcote in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

Woodcote, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Woodcote 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Woodcote start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodcote


Sleeps 4 Garden

Pound End in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Pound End, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pound End 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pound End start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pound End customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pound End


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Pound End 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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