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

Clifton House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Clifton House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clifton House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clifton House is close to the beach. Clifton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifton House start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifton House


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

Eden Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Eden Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eden Cottage 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Eden Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Castle + annexe with sea views in Aberdour, Fife, Central Scotland

Castle + annexe with sea views, Aberdour

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Castle + annexe with sea views self catering accommodation in Aberdour, Fife sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Castle + annexe with sea views start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle + annexe with sea views


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

Heron in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Heron, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Heron in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Heron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heron start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Coach House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

The Old Coach House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Coach 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Old Coach House is close to the beach. The Old Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Coach House start from £669 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Coach House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

2 bedroom cottage in Milverton, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Milverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bothy in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Bothy, Woodstock

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Woodstock, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Bothy start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Harness Rooms in North Walsham, Norfolk, East England

The Harness Rooms, North Walsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Harness Rooms in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at The Harness Rooms start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Harness Rooms


Sleeps 2 Garden

Baltimore in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Moonstones in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Moonstones, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Moonstones self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Moonstones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Moonstones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moonstones start from £744 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moonstones


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by 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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