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

Frazers Court in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Frazers Court, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Frazers Court self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Frazers Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frazers Court start from £65 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frazers Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Old Rectory in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

The Old Rectory, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Old Rectory self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Old Rectory is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Rectory start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Games room

Leath Barn Cottage in West Somerton, Norfolk, East England

Leath Barn Cottage, West Somerton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Leath Barn Cottage in East 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Leath Barn Cottage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leath Barn Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Isolated Highland Lodge in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Isolated Highland Lodge, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Isolated Highland Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Isolated Highland Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Isolated Highland Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Isolated Highland Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Fuchsia Cottage in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Fuchsia Cottage, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fuchsia Cottage in East 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 . Fuchsia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fuchsia Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fuchsia Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fuchsia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Fuchsia Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Stores in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Stores, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Stores self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stores 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 The Old Stores start from £726 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stores


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Windfalls in Great Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

Windfalls, Great Plumstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windfalls in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Windfalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windfalls start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windfalls customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windfalls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Windfalls Customer Feedback and Reviews

Eldoret in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Eldoret, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eldoret in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Eldoret is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Eldoret does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eldoret start from £1075 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eldoret


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

Eelsfoot Cottage in Henley Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Eelsfoot Cottage, Henley Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eelsfoot Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eelsfoot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eelsfoot Cottage start from £539 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eelsfoot Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Portreath, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Portreath

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £475 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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Cottage Holiday Favourites