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

Flint Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Flint Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Flint Cottage 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 . Prices at Flint Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flint Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flint Cottage


Sleeps 4 Flint Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

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 7. This 3 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 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Owls House in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Owls House, Buryas Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owls House self catering accommodation in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Owls House start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owls House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

1 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Barge Cottages 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 and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 1 Barge Cottages start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Barge Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 1 Barge Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Parsons Lodge in Long Stratton, Norfolk, East England

Parsons Lodge, Long Stratton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parsons Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parsons Lodge start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parsons Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parsons Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Parsons Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Eelsfoot Cottage in Henley Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Eelsfoot Cottage, Henley Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eelsfoot Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eelsfoot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eelsfoot Cottage start from £539 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eelsfoot Cottage


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

The Beat in North Elmham, Norfolk, East England

The Beat, North Elmham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Beat in East 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 and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Beat start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Beat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Beat


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden The Beat Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom holiday home in Wells, Somerset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 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 Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Kingsheanton, Devon, South West England

The Coach House, Kingsheanton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Coach House in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Big Cornish Beach House in Hayle, Cornwall, South West England

Big Cornish Beach House, Hayle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Big Cornish Beach House self catering accommodation in Hayle, Cornwall sleeps 30. This 9 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Big Cornish Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Big Cornish Beach House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Big Cornish Beach House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break 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 9962 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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