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

Seaside Holiday Villa in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa, Rosemarkie

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seaside Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Holiday Villa start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Holiday Villa


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

The Potash in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Potash, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Potash in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Potash start from £561 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Potash


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Meadow Barn in Rose, Cornwall, South West England

Meadow Barn, Rose

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Meadow Barn self catering accommodation in Rose, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Meadow Barn start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadow Barn


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

Cobble Cottage in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Cobble Cottage, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cobble 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cobble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobble Cottage start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobble Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Otters Holt in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Otters Holt, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Otters Holt in South West 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. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Otters Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Otters Holt start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Otters Holt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

Oakfield Road in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Oakfield Road, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oakfield Road in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Oakfield Road start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oakfield Road


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Granary in Tawstock, Devon, South West England

The Granary, Tawstock

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Granary 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 Granary is close to the beach. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

The Little Manse in Brayford, Devon, South West England

The Little Manse, Brayford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Little Manse in South West 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Little Manse is close to the beach. The Little Manse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little Manse start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Manse


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lake View in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lake View, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lake View start from £1096 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Balmore Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Balmore Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Balmore Cottage 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 . Balmore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Balmore Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Balmore Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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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