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

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

Hazel Croft in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Hazel Croft, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hazel Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hazel Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Croft start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Croft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

The Cottage, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flat 2 Lyndhurst in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Flat 2 Lyndhurst 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 . Flat 2 Lyndhurst is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Flat 2 Lyndhurst start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 2 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Apple Store in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Apple Store, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Apple Store self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Apple Store does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Apple Store start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Apple Store


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, St Austell

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Willow Barn in Chedgrave, Norfolk, East England

Willow Barn, Chedgrave

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Willow Barn in East 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Willow Barn start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Willow Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Willow Barn


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Games room Willow Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Torquil Cottage in Trebetherick, Cornwall, South West England

Torquil Cottage, Trebetherick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Torquil Cottage self catering accommodation in Trebetherick, Cornwall sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Torquil Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Torquil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Torquil Cottage start from £941 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Torquil Cottage


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Gwennol in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, North Wales

Ty Gwennol, Dinas Cross

Breaks in PembrokeshireNorth Wales

Ty Gwennol self catering accommodation in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ty Gwennol start from £467 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Gwennol


Sleeps 8 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 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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