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

The Old Stables in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk, East England

The Old Stables, Great Waldingfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . The Old Stables is close to the beach. The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Rollright Manor Barn in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rollright Manor Barn, Great Rollright

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rollright Manor Barn self catering accommodation in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rollright Manor Barn start from £715 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rollright Manor Barn


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Cock Rock Annex in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock Annex, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock Annex in South West 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 . Cock Rock Annex is close to the beach. Cock Rock Annex does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock Annex start from £524 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock Annex


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Cider House in Trellech, Monmouthshire, South Wales

The Cider House, Trellech

Breaks in MonmouthshireSouth Wales

The Cider House self catering accommodation in Trellech, Monmouthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Cider House start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cider House


Sleeps 4 Garden

1 bedroom cottage in Cheddar, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Cheddar

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available

Westside Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Westside Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Westside Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Westside Cottage is close to the beach. Westside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westside Cottage start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Anvil in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Anvil, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Anvil in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Anvil start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anvil


Sleeps 4 Garden

St Benets in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

St Benets, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Benets in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . St Benets is close to the beach. St Benets does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Benets start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Benets customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Benets


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner St Benets Customer Feedback and Reviews

Castle On The Plain in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle On The Plain, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle On The Plain self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Castle On The Plain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle On The Plain start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle On The Plain


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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