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

Mill Flat in Cherington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mill Flat, Cherington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mill Flat self catering accommodation in Cherington, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Mill Flat start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

2 The Dunes in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

2 The Dunes, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 The Dunes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 2 The Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 2 The Dunes start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Dunes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

19th Century Townhouse in Galashiels, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

19th Century Townhouse, Galashiels

Breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

19th Century Townhouse self catering accommodation in Galashiels, Edinburgh sleeps 12. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19th Century Townhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19th Century Townhouse start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19th Century Townhouse


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

3 bedroom holiday home in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Garden

Edhen in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Edhen, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Edhen self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Edhen is close to the beach. Edhen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Edhen start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edhen


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ivy Cottage in Binham, Norfolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ivy 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 . Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ivy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Ivy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Pound End in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Pound End, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pound End in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Pound End start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pound End customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pound End


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Pound End Customer Feedback and Reviews

North Inn Cottage in Delabole, Cornwall, South West England

North Inn Cottage, Delabole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

North Inn Cottage self catering accommodation in Delabole, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at North Inn Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Inn Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Christmas Cottage in Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Christmas Cottage, Middleton Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Christmas 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Christmas Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Christmas Cottage start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Christmas Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden 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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