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

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

3 Dolphin Close in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 Dolphin Close, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 Dolphin Close 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 Dolphin Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 3 Dolphin Close start from £662 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Dolphin Close


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Abbey Field Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Abbey Field Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Abbey Field 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 . Abbey Field Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Abbey Field Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Field Cottage start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Field Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

6 Clement Scott Mews in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

6 Clement Scott Mews, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

6 Clement Scott Mews 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 . It also has Internet access. 6 Clement Scott Mews is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 6 Clement Scott Mews start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Clement Scott Mews customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Clement Scott Mews


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available 6 Clement Scott Mews Customer Feedback and Reviews

Kosel in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Kosel, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kosel 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. Kosel is close to the beach. Prices at Kosel start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosel


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ashmour in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ashmour, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ashmour in South West 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 . Ashmour is close to the beach. Prices at Ashmour start from £280 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashmour


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Quay Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Quay Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Quay Cottage in East 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: Garden . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £472 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Quay Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Quay Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Seabreeze in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Seabreeze, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seabreeze in East 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seabreeze is close to the beach. Prices at Seabreeze start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seabreeze customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seabreeze


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Seabreeze Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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