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

Swan Meadows in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Swan Meadows, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Swan Meadows in East 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 and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swan Meadows start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swan Meadows


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Games room

Impressive Shooting Lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Impressive Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Impressive Shooting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Impressive Shooting Lodge


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

Old Harper House in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Old Harper House, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Harper House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Old Harper House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Harper House start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Harper House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Harper House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Old Harper House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Prospect Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Prospect Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Prospect Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prospect Cottage is close to the beach. Prospect Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Fairstead Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Fairstead Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fairstead Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Fairstead Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fairstead Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fairstead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fairstead Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

24 Mill Street in Ludlow, Shropshire, West England

24 Mill Street, Ludlow

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

24 Mill Street in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 24 Mill Street start from £317 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 Mill Street


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Bedford Cottage in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Bedford Cottage, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bedford Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Bedford Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bedford Cottage start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bedford Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Big Cornish Beach House in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Big Cornish Beach House, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Big Cornish Beach House self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 30. This 9 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Big Cornish Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Big Cornish Beach House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Big Cornish Beach House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break 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 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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