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

Clifton House in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East England

Clifton House, Lowestoft

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clifton House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage 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. Clifton House is close to the beach. Clifton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifton House start from £794 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifton House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Shoe Cottage in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Shoe Cottage, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shoe Cottage 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 . Shoe Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shoe Cottage start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shoe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shoe Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Shoe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Gwel An Lagen in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Gwel An Lagen, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Gwel An Lagen in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Gwel An Lagen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gwel An Lagen start from £221 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gwel An Lagen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Mallows in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Mallows, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mallows in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Mallows is close to the beach. Prices at The Mallows start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mallows


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

East Wing in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

East Wing, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

East Wing in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 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 East Wing start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected East Wing customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about East Wing


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner East Wing Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sandpiper Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Sandpiper Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sandpiper Cottage 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 . Sandpiper Cottage is close to the beach. Sandpiper Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandpiper Cottage start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandpiper Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brandon Barn in Strumpshaw, Norfolk, East England

Brandon Barn, Strumpshaw

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brandon 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brandon Barn start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

29 Sea Lane in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

29 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

29 Sea Lane 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: Detached . 29 Sea Lane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 29 Sea Lane start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 29 Sea Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 29 Sea Lane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 29 Sea Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cherry Tree Bungalow in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, East England

Cherry Tree Bungalow, Burnham Thorpe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cherry Tree Bungalow in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Cherry Tree Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cherry Tree Bungalow start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cherry Tree Bungalow customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cherry Tree Bungalow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Cherry Tree Bungalow Customer Feedback and Reviews

Church House in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Church House, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Church House self catering accommodation in Thorpeness, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage 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. Church House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Church House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church House start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites