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

Box Tree Cottage in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Box Tree Cottage, Ross-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Castle Apartment in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Castle Apartment, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Castle Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Apartment


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Church Meadow Cottage in Trimingham, Norfolk, East England

Church Meadow Cottage, Trimingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Meadow Cottage 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Church Meadow Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Church Meadow Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Meadow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bedford Cottage in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Bedford Cottage, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bedford Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Bedford Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bedford Cottage start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bedford Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

The Dolls House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Dolls House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Dolls House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Dolls House is close to the beach. The Dolls House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dolls House start from £563 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dolls House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Abbotts Cottage in Ringstead, Norfolk, East England

Abbotts Cottage, Ringstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Abbotts Cottage 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 . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Abbotts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbotts Cottage start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Abbotts Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Abbotts Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Abbotts Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Swallows in Buxton, Norfolk, East England

Swallows, Buxton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallows 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 . Prices at Swallows start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Swallows customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 2 Swallows Customer Feedback and Reviews

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Meadowside Barn in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Meadowside Barn, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadowside Barn in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Meadowside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowside Barn start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowside Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Claremont House in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

Claremont House, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Claremont House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Claremont House is close to the beach. Prices at Claremont House start from £908 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Claremont House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Claremont House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Claremont House 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 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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