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

Charlies Cottage in Epwell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Charlies Cottage, Epwell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Charlies Cottage self catering accommodation in Epwell, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Charlies Cottage start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Field End in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Field End, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Field End in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Field End is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Field End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Field End start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Field End


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

1 Barracks Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Barracks Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Barracks Cottages 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Barracks Cottages start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barracks Cottages


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Vine Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Vine Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Vine Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Vine Cottage start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Knapton Hall Cottage in Knapton, Norfolk, East England

Knapton Hall Cottage, Knapton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Knapton Hall Cottage in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Knapton Hall Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knapton Hall Cottage start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Knapton Hall Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Knapton Hall Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering Knapton Hall Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Little Manse in Brayford, Devon, South West England

The Little Manse, Brayford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Little Manse 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. The Little Manse is close to the beach. The Little Manse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little Manse start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Manse


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

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

1 Devon Beach Court, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Devon Beach Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 Devon Beach Court is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Devon Beach Court start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Devon Beach Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

The Stables in Colerne, Somerset, South West England

The Stables, Colerne

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Colerne, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . The Stables 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 Stables start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Owl Barn in Sisland, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Sisland

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn 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 . It also has Internet access. Owl Barn is close to the beach. Owl Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Barn start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Nirvana in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

Nirvana, Kings Lynn

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nirvana 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nirvana does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nirvana start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Nirvana customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Nirvana


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Nirvana Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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