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

1 bedroom apartment in Gorran Haven, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Gorran Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Gefnir Isaf in Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Gefnir Isaf, Arthog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Gefnir Isaf self catering accommodation in Arthog, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gefnir Isaf start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gefnir Isaf


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bolthole in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Bolthole, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

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


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

College Mews in Framlingham, Suffolk, East England

College Mews, Framlingham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

College Mews in East 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 . It also has Internet access. College Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at College Mews start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about College Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Bothy in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Bothy, Woodstock

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Bothy self catering accommodation in Woodstock, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Bothy start from £575 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bothy


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Parsons Lodge in Long Stratton, Norfolk, East England

Parsons Lodge, Long Stratton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parsons Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parsons Lodge start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parsons Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parsons Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Parsons Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

West Coast Holiday House in Carse, Argyll, West Scotland

West Coast Holiday House, Carse

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

West Coast Holiday House self catering accommodation in Carse, Argyll sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . West Coast Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Coast Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Coast Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Hilda's Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hilda's Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hilda's Cottage 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: Garden . Hilda's Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Hilda's Cottage start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilda's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

The Glebe Barn in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

The Glebe Barn, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Glebe Barn self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 0 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 The Glebe Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Glebe Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lavender Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Lavender Cottage in East England has a 4 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 Swimming Pool . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Games room

 

 

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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