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

Star Barn in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire, Central England

Star Barn, Fulbrook

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Star Barn self catering accommodation in Fulbrook, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Star Barn start from £608 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hepworth Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Hepworth Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hepworth 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Hepworth Cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hepworth Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hepworth Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hepworth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hepworth Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Traditional shooting lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 18. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional shooting lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional shooting lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional shooting lodge


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

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

Butterfly Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Butterfly Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Butterfly Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Butterfly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Butterfly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Drift In in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Drift In, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Drift In in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Drift In is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drift In start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drift In


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach

Valley View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Valley View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Valley View is close to the beach. Prices at Valley View start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Top Deck in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Top Deck, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Top Deck in South West England has a 3 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. Top Deck is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Top Deck start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Deck


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Kingfisher in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Kingfisher, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kingfisher in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 9963 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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