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

Tantivy Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Tantivy Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tantivy Cottage in East 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tantivy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Tantivy Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tantivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Brook Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Brook Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Brook Cottage in South West 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: Garden . Brook Cottage is close to the beach. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Waveney Town Apartment in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Waveney Town Apartment, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Waveney Town Apartment 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 . Waveney Town Apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waveney Town Apartment start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waveney Town Apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Semi Detached Cottage in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage, Corrour

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Semi Detached Cottage self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Semi Detached Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Semi Detached Cottage start from £600 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Semi Detached Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

4 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

4 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: Detached . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £570 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

The Willows in South Molton, Devon, South West England

The Willows, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Willows in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Willows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Willows start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Marram House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Marram House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Marram House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Marram House is close to the beach. Prices at Marram House start from £710 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marram House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Clarendon House in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Clarendon House, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clarendon House self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clarendon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clarendon House start from £842 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clarendon House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kalimpong in Coverack, Cornwall, South West England

Kalimpong, Coverack

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kalimpong self catering accommodation in Coverack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Kalimpong is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kalimpong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kalimpong start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kalimpong


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Nemo in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Nemo, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Nemo in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Nemo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Nemo start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nemo


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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