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

Alma Rise in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Alma Rise, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Alma Rise in East 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Alma Rise start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alma Rise


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Cartlodge in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East England

The Cartlodge, Bury St Edmunds

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cartlodge 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cartlodge start from £323 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cartlodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sherfield Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sherfield Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sherfield Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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. Sherfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sherfield Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sherfield Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Knapps in Berrynarbor, Devon, South West England

The Knapps, Berrynarbor

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Knapps in South West England has a 4 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 . The Knapps is close to the beach. Prices at The Knapps start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Knapps


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

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

Sun Corner in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sun Corner, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sun Corner self catering accommodation in Woodbridge, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Sun Corner start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sun Corner


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Myrtle Cottage in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Myrtle Cottage, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Myrtle Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Myrtle Cottage is close to the beach. Myrtle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrtle Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Drift Cottage in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Drift Cottage, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Drift Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Drift Cottage is close to the beach. Drift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drift Cottage start from £558 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drift Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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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