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

Dairy Cottage in Roughton, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Cottage, Roughton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Roughton, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £63 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Dairy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Little Doric in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Little Doric, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Doric in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Little Doric does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Doric start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Doric


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Stoneley in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Stoneley, Stoney Middleton

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Stoneley self catering accommodation in Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Stoneley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stoneley start from £520 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneley


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Glenwood Cottage in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glenwood Cottage, Laragh

Breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glenwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Laragh, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenwood Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Church Barn Cottage in Field Dalling, Norfolk, East England

Church Barn Cottage, Field Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Barn Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Church Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Barn Cottage start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Barn Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church Barn Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Church Barn Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Duck Cottage in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Duck Cottage, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Duck Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Duck Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Duck Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Highland Shooting Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Shooting Lodge


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

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

Slee's Meadow View in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Slee's Meadow View, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Slee's Meadow View in South West 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Slee's Meadow View is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Slee's Meadow View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slee's Meadow View start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slee's Meadow View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites