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

Alde End Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Alde End Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Alde End Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Alde End Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Alde End Cottage start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alde End Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Wykeham in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Wykeham, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Wykeham in South West England has a 2 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 . Wykeham does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wykeham start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wykeham


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom cottage in Welcombe, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Welcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Milliners Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Milliners Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Milliners Cottage in East England has a 4 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Milliners Cottage start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Milliners Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Milliners Cottage


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Milliners Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ellerslie in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ellerslie in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellerslie is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ellerslie start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ellerslie customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ellerslie


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Ellerslie Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stylish Victorian Lodge in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Stylish Victorian Lodge, Blair Atholl

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Stylish Victorian Lodge self catering accommodation in Blair Atholl, Perthshire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Victorian Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Victorian Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Victorian Lodge


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

Tamarin in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tamarin, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tamarin 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 . Tamarin is close to the beach. Prices at Tamarin start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tamarin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Treath in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Treath, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Treath self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Treath is close to the beach. Treath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Treath start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stables in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

The Stables, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Stables 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 . The Stables is close to the beach. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden The Stables 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 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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