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

Wilton Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Wilton Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Wilton Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wilton Cottage start from £876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wilton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West 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. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Quay Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Quay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Quay Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £472 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Quay Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mucky Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mucky Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mucky Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Mucky Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mucky Cottage start from £2415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mucky Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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

Cider Pound in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

Cider Pound, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cider Pound in South West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Cider Pound is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cider Pound does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cider Pound start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Pound


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

Avalon in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Avalon, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Avalon 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Avalon is close to the beach. Avalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avalon start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avalon


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seaspray in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Seaspray, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaspray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Seaspray is close to the beach. Seaspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaspray start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Shellseekers in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shellseekers, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shellseekers in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Shellseekers is close to the beach. Prices at Shellseekers start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shellseekers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

3 bedroom cottage in Clovelly, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Clovelly

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 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: Garden . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach 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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