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

Flat 22 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 22 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 22 Clifton Court start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 22 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

3 bedroom holiday home in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £310 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Luxury self catering

Tuesday House in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Tuesday House, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Tuesday House in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tuesday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuesday House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Tuesday House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Tuesday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Tuesday House Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Coach House in Sellack, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Sellack

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Sellack, Herefordshire 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 . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Egton Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Egton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Egton Cottage start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tower House and Cottage in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Tower House and Cottage, Balbeggie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Tower House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tower House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower House and Cottage start from £870 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower House and Cottage


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

8 Dunwich Road in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

8 Dunwich Road, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 Dunwich Road in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 8 Dunwich Road is close to the beach. Prices at 8 Dunwich Road start from £403 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Dunwich Road


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £540 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach

2 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

The Sail Loft in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Sail Loft, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Sail Loft in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Sail Loft is close to the beach. Prices at The Sail Loft start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Sail Loft


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

 

 

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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