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

Lavender Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lavender Cottage self catering accommodation in Dersingham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sea Vista in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sea Vista, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea Vista in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea Vista is close to the beach. Prices at Sea Vista start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Vista


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Old Beans Cottage in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Old Beans Cottage, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Beans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fakenham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Old Beans Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Beans Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Beans Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Old Beans Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage in Doune, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage, Doune

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Doune, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farmhouse Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Heronmere in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Heronmere, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Heronmere 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 Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Heronmere Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Coach House in Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Holme-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Coach House is close to the beach. Prices at The Coach House start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

7 Lighthouse Close in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

7 Lighthouse Close, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Lighthouse Close in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 7 Lighthouse Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 7 Lighthouse Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Lighthouse Close start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Lighthouse Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Lighthouse Close


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner 7 Lighthouse Close Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mulberry Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Mulberry Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mulberry Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Red Brick Cottage in Lavenham, Suffolk, East England

Red Brick Cottage, Lavenham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Red Brick Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 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. Red Brick Cottage is close to the beach. Red Brick Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Red Brick Cottage start from £245 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Red Brick Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Woodland Cottage in Walkford, Dorset, South West England

Woodland Cottage, Walkford

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Walkford, Dorset sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £333 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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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