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

Miltown Malbay in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Miltown Malbay, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Miltown Malbay self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Miltown Malbay start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown Malbay


The Dower House in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Dower House, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Dower House self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dower House 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 Dower House start from £735 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dower House


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Keynvor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Keynvor, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Keynvor self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Keynvor is close to the beach. Prices at Keynvor start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keynvor


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

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

2 Oakwood Manor in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Oakwood Manor, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Oakwood Manor self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Oakwood Manor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Oakwood Manor start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Oakwood Manor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

5 Devon Beach Court in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

5 Devon Beach Court, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Devon Beach Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 5 Devon Beach Court is close to the beach. Prices at 5 Devon Beach Court start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Devon Beach Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Two The Crescent in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Two The Crescent, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Two The Crescent in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 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. Two The Crescent is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Two The Crescent start from £925 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Two The Crescent customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Two The Crescent


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Two The Crescent Customer Feedback and Reviews

Millway Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Millway Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Millway Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Millway Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Millway Cottage start from £580 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Sygate Mill in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

Sygate Mill, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sygate Mill 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Sygate Mill start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sygate Mill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sygate Mill


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Sygate Mill Customer Feedback and Reviews

Samphire House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Samphire House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Samphire 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Samphire House is close to the beach. Prices at Samphire House start from £887 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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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