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

The Old Vicarage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

The Old Vicarage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Vicarage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Old Vicarage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . The Old Vicarage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Vicarage start from £1079 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Vicarage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Vicarage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Hot tub The Old Vicarage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Admirals Lodge in Thornham, Norfolk, East England

Admirals Lodge, Thornham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Admirals Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Admirals Lodge is close to the beach. Admirals Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Admirals Lodge start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Admirals Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Admirals Lodge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Admirals Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Prixford Barton in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Prixford Barton, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Prixford Barton in South West 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 Four poster bed Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prixford Barton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prixford Barton start from £1195 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prixford Barton


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

House on the Hill, Oban

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at House on the Hill start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about House on the Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

Breezy Two in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Breezy Two, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Breezy Two in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Breezy Two is close to the beach. Breezy Two does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Breezy Two start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Breezy Two customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Breezy Two


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Breezy Two Customer Feedback and Reviews

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

Stoney Gill A in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Stoney Gill A, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stoney Gill A self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoney Gill A start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Gill A


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brownber House in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Brownber House, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brownber House self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brownber House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brownber House start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brownber House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Flora Dora in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Flora Dora, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Flora Dora self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Flora Dora does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flora Dora start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flora Dora


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Mirna in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Mirna, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mirna 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 . Mirna is close to the beach. Mirna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mirna start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mirna


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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 9961 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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