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

Pilgrims Prospect in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Prospect, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims Prospect in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Pilgrims Prospect is close to the beach. Pilgrims Prospect 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 Pilgrims Prospect start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pilgrims Prospect


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 New England Cottages in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

3 New England Cottages, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 New England Cottages 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 . Prices at 3 New England Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 New England Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 New England Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 3 New England Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Anchorage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

The Anchorage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Anchorage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Anchorage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Anchorage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Anchorage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Anchorage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Anchorage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden The Anchorage Customer Feedback and Reviews

West Saunton Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

West Saunton Barn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. West Saunton Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Saunton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Saunton Barn start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Saunton Barn


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

The Conifers in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

The Conifers, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Conifers in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Conifers does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Conifers start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Conifers customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Conifers


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Conifers Customer Feedback and Reviews

Wagtails in Buxton, Norfolk, East England

Wagtails, Buxton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wagtails 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 . Prices at Wagtails start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wagtails customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wagtails


Sleeps 2 Wagtails Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bath View in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Bath View, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bath View self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bath View start from £752 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bath View


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available

Foxcote Farm in Bledington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Foxcote Farm, Bledington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Foxcote Farm self catering accommodation in Bledington, Oxfordshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Foxcote Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxcote Farm start from £3378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxcote Farm


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

Wilton Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Wilton Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Wilton Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Wilton Cottage start from £876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wilton Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 Church Street in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

3 Church Street, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Church Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 Church Street start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Church Street


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 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 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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