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

17 The Green in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

17 The Green, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 The Green in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 17 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 The Green start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 The Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 The Green


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 17 The Green Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Spinney in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Spinney, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Spinney in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Spinney is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Spinney start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Salisbury House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Salisbury House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Salisbury House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Salisbury House is close to the beach. Salisbury House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salisbury House start from £885 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salisbury House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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

One The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

One The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

One The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at One The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One The Foundry


Sleeps 6

The Horseshoes in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Horseshoes, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Horseshoes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Horseshoes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . The Horseshoes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Horseshoes start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Horseshoes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Happidays in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Happidays, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Happidays in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Happidays is close to the beach. Happidays does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Happidays start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Happidays customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Happidays


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Happidays Customer Feedback and Reviews

Jasmine Cottage in North Molton, Devon, South West England

Jasmine Cottage, North Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jasmine 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Castle Tower Apartment in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Castle Tower Apartment, Fyvie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Castle Tower Apartment self catering accommodation in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 13. This 7 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Castle Tower Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Tower Apartment


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Traditional Highland Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Traditional Highland Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Traditional Highland Lodge 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 Traditional Highland Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Highland Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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