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

Trevalley in Tintagel, Cornwall, South West England

Trevalley, Tintagel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Trevalley in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Trevalley is close to the beach. Prices at Trevalley start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trevalley


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Brownber House in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Brownber House, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brownber House self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brownber House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brownber House start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brownber House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brambles in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Brambles, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Brambles 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


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

Burycroft Farm in Crawley, Oxfordshire, Central England

Burycroft Farm, Crawley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Burycroft Farm self catering accommodation in Crawley, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Burycroft Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burycroft Farm start from £1815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burycroft Farm


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

At Tarka Sands in Bideford, Devon, South West England

At Tarka Sands, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

At Tarka Sands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . At Tarka Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at At Tarka Sands start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Tarka Sands


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

3 bedroom cottage in Gairloch, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Gairloch

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 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 Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Coots in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Coots, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coots self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Coots is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Coots start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coots


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Sea Lodge in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

Sea Lodge, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sea Lodge in East England has a 4 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Sea Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Sea Lodge start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sea Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sea Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Sea Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Corinthian Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Corinthian Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Corinthian Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Corinthian Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corinthian Cottage start from £446 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corinthian Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

16 Merchants Court in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

16 Merchants Court, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 Merchants Court in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 16 Merchants Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 16 Merchants Court start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 16 Merchants Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 16 Merchants Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 16 Merchants Court 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 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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