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

Hawthorne Cottage in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Hawthorne Cottage, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hawthorne 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 . Hawthorne Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hawthorne Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hawthorne Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hawthorne Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Hawthorne Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Cottage in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

The Cottage, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £607 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dairylea in Halgabron, Cornwall, South West England

Dairylea, Halgabron

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairylea self catering accommodation in Halgabron, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dairylea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairylea start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairylea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom apartment in West Bay, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, West Bay

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

16th Century Castle in Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, East Scotland

16th Century Castle, Grantown-on-Spey

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

16th Century Castle in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 16th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16th Century Castle


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

Ballydarrig House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballydarrig House, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballydarrig House self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballydarrig House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydarrig House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flat 28 in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 28, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 28 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 28 is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 28 start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 28


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Whimbrels House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Whimbrels House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Whimbrels House in South West England has a 3 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Whimbrels House is close to the beach. Prices at Whimbrels House start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whimbrels House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

1 Barracks Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Barracks Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Barracks Cottages in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Barracks Cottages start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barracks Cottages


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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