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

Milliner's Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Milliner's Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Milliner's 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Milliner's Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milliner's Cottage start from £358 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milliner's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bitacora in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bitacora, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bitacora in Highlands Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bitacora start from £460 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bitacora


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lilac Cottage in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Lilac Cottage, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lilac 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 . Lilac Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lilac Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Lilac Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Cala Vista in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Cala Vista, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cala Vista in South West 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Cala Vista is close to the beach. Cala Vista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cala Vista start from £894 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cala Vista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Unicorn House in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Unicorn House, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Unicorn House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Unicorn House start from £692 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unicorn House


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden

Silver Birches in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Silver Birches, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Silver Birches in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Silver Birches start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Birches


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

College Mews in Framlingham, Suffolk, East England

College Mews, Framlingham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

College Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. College Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at College Mews start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about College Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Old Band Room in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Band Room, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Band Room self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Band Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Band Room start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Band Room


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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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