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

Rosstyn House in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Rosstyn House, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rosstyn House 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rosstyn House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Rosstyn House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rosstyn House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rosstyn House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Rosstyn House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Drift Cottage in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Drift Cottage, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Drift Cottage 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Drift Cottage is close to the beach. Drift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drift Cottage start from £558 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drift Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

29 Sea Lane in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

29 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

29 Sea Lane 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: Detached . 29 Sea Lane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 29 Sea Lane start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 29 Sea Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 29 Sea Lane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 29 Sea Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews

Barkla Cottage in Barkla Shop, Cornwall, South West England

Barkla Cottage, Barkla Shop

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barkla Cottage self catering accommodation in Barkla Shop, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barkla Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barkla Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barkla Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Windsong in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Windsong, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Windsong self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Windsong is close to the beach. Windsong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windsong start from £1365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windsong


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Retreat in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ladybird Cottage in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ladybird Cottage, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ladybird 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: Detached Garden . Ladybird Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ladybird Cottage start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ladybird Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ladybird Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Ladybird Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Dunes in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Dunes, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Dunes in South West 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: Detached . The Dunes is close to the beach. The Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dunes start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inch is close to the beach. Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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