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

At Tarka Sands in Bideford, Devon, South West England

At Tarka Sands, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

At Tarka Sands in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . At Tarka Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at At Tarka Sands start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about At Tarka Sands


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Grays Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Grays Cottage, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grays Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Grays Cottage is close to the beach. Grays Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grays Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grays Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grays Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Grays Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Hillview in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Hillview, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hillview in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview is close to the beach. Prices at Hillview start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


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

16 The Hill in Great Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

16 The Hill, Great Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 The Hill 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 . 16 The Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 The Hill start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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 £335 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

Sunnyside Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sunnyside Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunnyside Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunnyside Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £200 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Gearing in Tiverton, Devon, South West England

The Gearing, Tiverton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Gearing in South West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Gearing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . The Gearing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Gearing start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Gearing


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

Hillside in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall, South West England

Hillside, St Anns Chapel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Silver Valley Barn in St Dominick, Cornwall, South West England

Silver Valley Barn, St Dominick

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Silver Valley Barn self catering accommodation in St Dominick, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Silver Valley Barn start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Valley Barn


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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