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

Wayfarers Cottage in Mattishall, Norfolk, East England

Wayfarers Cottage, Mattishall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wayfarers Cottage 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Wayfarers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayfarers Cottage start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wayfarers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wayfarers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Wayfarers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Clematis Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Clematis Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clematis 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 . Clematis Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Clematis Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clematis Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

3 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

3 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £735 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Slee's Meadow View in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Slee's Meadow View, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slee's Meadow View in South West 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Slee's Meadow View is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Slee's Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slee's Meadow View start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slee's Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Trevalley House in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Trevalley House, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevalley House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trevalley House is close to the beach. Prices at Trevalley House start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevalley House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Gumstalls Barn in Lydney, Gloucestershire, West England

Gumstalls Barn, Lydney

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Gumstalls Barn self catering accommodation in Lydney, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gumstalls Barn start from £1406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gumstalls Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bay View in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Bay View, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bay View in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Bay View is close to the beach. Bay View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay View start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Apartment 1 Staithe Street in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Apartment 1 Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Apartment 1 Staithe Street 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 . Apartment 1 Staithe Street is close to the beach. Prices at Apartment 1 Staithe Street start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Apartment 1 Staithe Street customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Apartment 1 Staithe Street


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Apartment 1 Staithe Street Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cragside in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Cragside, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cragside in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cragside is close to the beach. Prices at Cragside start from £310 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cragside


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Broadwaters in Instow, Devon, South West England

Broadwaters, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broadwaters 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 . It also has Internet access. Broadwaters is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Broadwaters start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadwaters


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 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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