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

The Chatters in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Chatters, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Chatters 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 and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Chatters start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Chatters customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Chatters


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available The Chatters Customer Feedback and Reviews

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carraroe is close to the beach. Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Rose Barn in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rose Barn self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £2815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grays Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Grays Cottage, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grays Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Grays Cottage is close to the beach. Grays Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grays Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grays Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grays Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Grays Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hawthorne Cottage in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Hawthorne Cottage, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hawthorne Cottage 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 . Hawthorne Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Hawthorne Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hawthorne Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hawthorne Cottage


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Hawthorne Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


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

Rosemary Cottage's in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rosemary Cottage's, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rosemary Cottage's 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 . Rosemary Cottage's is close to the beach. Prices at Rosemary Cottage's start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage's


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cloud Cuckoo Cottage in East England has a 2 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Cloud Cuckoo Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cloud Cuckoo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloud Cuckoo Cottage start from £349 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloud Cuckoo Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ebrenn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Ebrenn, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ebrenn 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. Ebrenn is close to the beach. Prices at Ebrenn start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ebrenn


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Greenacres in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Greenacres, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Greenacres 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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 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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