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

Eastwood in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Eastwood, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eastwood 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eastwood is close to the beach. Prices at Eastwood start from £589 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eastwood


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

Shore Line in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Shore Line, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shore Line in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Shore Line is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Shore Line does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shore Line start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shore Line


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cliff House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Cliff House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cliff House 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: Garden . Cliff House is close to the beach. Prices at Cliff House start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Neptune's Cove in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Neptune's Cove, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Neptune's Cove self catering accommodation in Ilfracombe, Devon sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Neptune's Cove is close to the beach. Prices at Neptune's Cove start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Neptune's Cove


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden

Primrose Cottage in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Primrose Cottage, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Millers Rest in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

Millers Rest, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Millers Rest in South West England has a 3 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Millers Rest start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Rest


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Mill House in St Veep, Cornwall, South West England

Mill House, St Veep

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill House self catering accommodation in St Veep, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill House start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

17 Smugglers Close in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 Smugglers Close 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 and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. 17 Smugglers Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 17 Smugglers Close start from £746 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 Smugglers Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 Smugglers Close


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 17 Smugglers Close Customer Feedback and Reviews

Riverside Country House in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Riverside Country House, Aberchirder

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Riverside Country House self catering accommodation in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire sleeps 12. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Riverside Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Country House


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

2 bedroom lodge in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

2 bedroom lodge, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

2 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom lodge start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom lodge


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 9961 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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