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

Turnstones in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Turnstones, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Turnstones in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Turnstones is close to the beach. Prices at Turnstones start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Little Tern in Orford Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Little Tern, Orford Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Tern 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Little Tern is close to the beach. Little Tern does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Tern start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Tern


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

Daisy Dell Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Daisy Dell Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Daisy Dell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Daisy Dell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Dell Cottage start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Dell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


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

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst 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 . Flat 2 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Flat 2 Lyndhurst start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 2 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Lee Copse in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

Lee Copse, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Lee Copse in South West 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 Garden . Lee Copse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lee Copse start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lee Copse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cliff Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cliff Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cliff Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cliff Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cliff Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mill House Barn in Erpingham, Norfolk, East England

Mill House Barn, Erpingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mill House Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Mill House Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Mill House Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Mill House Barn


Sleeps 2 Mill House Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Town Hall in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

The Old Town Hall, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Town Hall 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 . The Old Town Hall is close to the beach. The Old Town Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Town Hall start from £671 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Town Hall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Tides Edge in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tides Edge, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tides Edge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tides Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Tides Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tides Edge start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides Edge


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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