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

Dairy Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Cottage, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Cottage in East 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Dairy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ellerslie in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ellerslie in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellerslie is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ellerslie start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ellerslie customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ellerslie


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Ellerslie Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Pier View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier View in East 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. Pier View is close to the beach. Prices at Pier View start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

7 Ramey Court in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

7 Ramey Court, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Ramey Court 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 . It also has Internet access. 7 Ramey Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 7 Ramey Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Ramey Court start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Ramey Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Ramey Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available 7 Ramey Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

Break-0-Day in South Walsham, Norfolk, East England

Break-0-Day, South Walsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Break-0-Day in East England has a 4 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: Detached . Prices at Break-0-Day start from £799 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Break-0-Day customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Break-0-Day


Sleeps 10 or more Break-0-Day Customer Feedback and Reviews

Turnstones in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Turnstones, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Turnstones in East 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Turnstones is close to the beach. Prices at Turnstones start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Santa Monica in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Santa Monica, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Santa Monica in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Santa Monica is close to the beach. Santa Monica does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Santa Monica start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Santa Monica customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Santa Monica


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Santa Monica Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ventry is close to the beach. Prices at Ventry start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Close to the Beach

 

 

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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