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

Stable Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Stable Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Stable 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 . Prices at Stable Cottage start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

10 Chesterfield Cottages in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

10 Chesterfield Cottages, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Chesterfield Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 10 Chesterfield Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 10 Chesterfield Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Chesterfield Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Chesterfield Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Chesterfield Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Stores in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Stores, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Stores self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stores does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stores start from £726 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stores


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Stables in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk, East England

The Old Stables, Great Waldingfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . The Old Stables is close to the beach. The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Beggars Roost in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Beggars Roost, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beggars Roost 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 Garden . Beggars Roost is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Beggars Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beggars Roost start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beggars Roost


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Paules Fenn in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Paules Fenn, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Paules Fenn in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Paules Fenn is close to the beach. Prices at Paules Fenn start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paules Fenn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Waterhaze in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Waterhaze, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Waterhaze self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterhaze start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterhaze


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Beachwalk in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Beachwalk, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Beachwalk in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Beachwalk is close to the beach. Prices at Beachwalk start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachwalk


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Appletree Cottage in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Appletree Cottage in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Appletree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £387 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden 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 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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