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

Hettys Cottage in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Hettys Cottage, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hettys Cottage in East England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. Hettys Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hettys Cottage start from £305 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hettys Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hettys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hettys Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Church Cottage in Wangford, Suffolk, East England

Church Cottage, Wangford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Church Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Church Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Cottage start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seadrift in Dunwich, Suffolk, East England

Seadrift, Dunwich

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seadrift in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Seadrift is close to the beach. Prices at Seadrift start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seadrift


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Craughwell in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Craughwell, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Craughwell self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Craughwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craughwell start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craughwell


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

5 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

5 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

5 bedroom cottage in South East 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. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom cottage start from £835 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Luxury Country House in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Luxury Country House, Auchterarder

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Luxury Country House self catering accommodation in Auchterarder, Perthshire sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Luxury Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

2 bedroom holiday home in Exmouth, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Exmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £335 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available

Heather Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Heather Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heather Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Cottage is close to the beach. Heather Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Cottage start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heather Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heather Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Heather Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stoneyacre in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Stoneyacre, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stoneyacre self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneyacre start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneyacre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Poplar Cottage in Halesworth, Suffolk, East England

Poplar Cottage, Halesworth

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Poplar 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: Garden . Prices at Poplar Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poplar Cottage


Sleeps 4 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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