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

3 bedroom cottage in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bishops Lydeard

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Maltings Farm Cottage in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East England

Maltings Farm Cottage, Bury St Edmunds

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Maltings Farm Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Maltings Farm Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maltings Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Croft Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Swell in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Swell, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Swell in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Swell is close to the beach. Prices at Swell start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swell


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Converted Mill House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Converted Mill House, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Converted Mill House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Converted Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Converted Mill House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Converted Mill House


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

The Shepherds Hut in Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Shepherds Hut, Aberdovey

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Shepherds Hut self catering accommodation in Aberdovey, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Shepherds Hut start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Shepherds Hut


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Pine Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Pine Cottage, Hindolveston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pine Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at Pine Cottage start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pine Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pine Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Pine Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 Spring Villas in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

2 Spring Villas, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Spring Villas in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Spring Villas is close to the beach. 2 Spring Villas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Spring Villas start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Spring Villas customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Spring Villas


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner 2 Spring Villas Customer Feedback and Reviews

Spencer Wall in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spencer Wall in East England has a 3 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spencer Wall is close to the beach. Spencer Wall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spencer Wall start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Spencer Wall customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Spencer Wall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Spencer Wall 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 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites