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

Rose Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rose Cottage 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 . Rose Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Withyside in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Withyside, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Withyside in South West 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 . Withyside is close to the beach. Prices at Withyside start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Withyside


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden

Scotts Hall Cottage in Minsmere, Suffolk, East England

Scotts Hall Cottage, Minsmere

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Scotts Hall Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Scotts Hall Cottage start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scotts Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Brannocks Hill in Braunton, Devon, South West England

St Brannocks Hill, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

St Brannocks Hill in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Prices at St Brannocks Hill start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Brannocks Hill


Sleeps 4 Garden

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Large Georgian Mansion in St Boswells, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion, St Boswells

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Large Georgian Mansion self catering accommodation in St Boswells, Roxburghshire sleeps 28. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Georgian Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Georgian Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Georgian Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Pendennis in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Pendennis, Treknow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pendennis self catering accommodation in Treknow, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pendennis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pendennis start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pendennis


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

9 The Whinlands in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

9 The Whinlands, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

9 The Whinlands in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 9 The Whinlands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 9 The Whinlands start from £619 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Whinlands


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Emilys Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Emilys Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Emilys Cottage in South West 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 . Emilys Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Emilys Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Emilys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Granary Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Granary Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 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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