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

Jaffa Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jaffa Cottage, Great Witcombe

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jaffa Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Jaffa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jaffa Cottage start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaffa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Beach House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beach House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Beach House is close to the beach. Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach House start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Gatehouse in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Gatehouse, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Gatehouse 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Gatehouse start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gatehouse


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bure Reach in Lammas, Norfolk, East England

Bure Reach, Lammas

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bure Reach 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 . Prices at Bure Reach start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bure Reach


Sleeps 4

Flat 30 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 30 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 30 Clifton Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 30 Clifton Court


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Tide Cottage in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Tide Cottage, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Tide Cottage self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tide Cottage start from £994 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tide Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

The Smithy in Lynton, Devon, South West England

The Smithy, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Smithy in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Smithy is close to the beach. The Smithy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Smithy start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Smithy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

2 bedroom cottage in South Molton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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