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

1 Dolphin Court in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

1 Dolphin Court, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Dolphin Court in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. 1 Dolphin Court is close to the beach. 1 Dolphin Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Dolphin Court start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Dolphin Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Glen Bank in Brampton, Cumbria, North West England

Glen Bank, Brampton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Glen Bank self catering accommodation in Brampton, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glen Bank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glen Bank start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Bank


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tyn Yr Wtra in Berriew, Powys, Mid Wales

Tyn Yr Wtra, Berriew

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Tyn Yr Wtra self catering accommodation in Berriew, Powys sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tyn Yr Wtra start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyn Yr Wtra


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

One The Foundry in Parkend, Gloucestershire, West England

One The Foundry, Parkend

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

One The Foundry self catering accommodation in Parkend, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at One The Foundry start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about One The Foundry


Sleeps 6

Windspray in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Windspray, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Windspray in South West England has a 3 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: Detached . Windspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windspray start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windspray


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Brandon Barn in Strumpshaw, Norfolk, East England

Brandon Barn, Strumpshaw

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Brandon Barn in East England has a 4 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Brandon Barn start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Blackshore Cottages in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Blackshore Cottages in East England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Blackshore Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 1 Blackshore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Blackshore Cottages start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Blackshore Cottages


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burycroft Farm in Crawley, Oxfordshire, Central England

Burycroft Farm, Crawley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Burycroft Farm self catering accommodation in Crawley, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Burycroft Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burycroft Farm start from £1815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burycroft Farm


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Devon Beach Court in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

1 Devon Beach Court, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

1 Devon Beach Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 1 Devon Beach Court is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Devon Beach Court start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Devon Beach Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Sygate Mill in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

Sygate Mill, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sygate Mill 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Sygate Mill start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sygate Mill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sygate Mill


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Sygate Mill Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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