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

Old School Cottages in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old School Cottages, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old School Cottages self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 1. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old School Cottages start from £1946 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottages


Golf close by Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 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 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seabreeze in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Seabreeze, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seabreeze 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Seabreeze is close to the beach. Prices at Seabreeze start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seabreeze customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seabreeze


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Seabreeze Customer Feedback and Reviews

Janeiro in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Janeiro, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Janeiro self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Janeiro is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Janeiro start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Janeiro


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pilots House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Pilots House, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pilots House 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 . Pilots House is close to the beach. Prices at Pilots House start from £399 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilots House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Jasmine Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Jasmine Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Jasmine Lodge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf fishing . Jasmine Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Lodge start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Little Emmaus in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Little Emmaus, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Emmaus in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Little Emmaus is close to the beach. Prices at Little Emmaus start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Emmaus customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Emmaus


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Little Emmaus Customer Feedback and Reviews

Distant Point in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Distant Point, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Distant Point 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: Detached . Distant Point is close to the beach. Distant Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distant Point start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distant Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

The Nutshell in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Nutshell, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Nutshell 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 . The Nutshell is close to the beach. Prices at The Nutshell start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nutshell


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

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

 

 

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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