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

Waveney Town Apartment in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Waveney Town Apartment, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Waveney Town Apartment 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 . Waveney Town Apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waveney Town Apartment start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waveney Town Apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Broomfield in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Broomfield, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Broomfield self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Broomfield does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broomfield start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broomfield


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Barns Cottage in Middleton, Norfolk, East England

Barns Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barns Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Barns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barns Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barns Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barns Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Barns Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

Moore Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moore Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Moore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Moore Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moore Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Moore Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Point View Apartment 2 in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Point View Apartment 2, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Point View Apartment 2 in South West 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. Point View Apartment 2 is close to the beach. Prices at Point View Apartment 2 start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Point View Apartment 2


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Flowerpot in Binham, Norfolk, East England

The Flowerpot, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Flowerpot in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Flowerpot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Flowerpot start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Flowerpot customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Flowerpot


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden The Flowerpot Customer Feedback and Reviews

Nellies Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Nellies Cottage, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nellies 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Nellies Cottage is close to the beach. Nellies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nellies Cottage start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Nellies Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Nellies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Nellies Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Oker View in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Oker View, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oker View self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oker View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oker View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadow View in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Meadow View, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadow View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Meadow View start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow View


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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