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

29 Sea Lane in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

29 Sea Lane, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

29 Sea Lane in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 29 Sea Lane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 29 Sea Lane start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 29 Sea Lane customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 29 Sea Lane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by 29 Sea Lane Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Tardis in Ludham, Norfolk, East England

The Tardis, Ludham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Tardis in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Tardis start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Tardis customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Tardis


Sleeps 2 Garden The Tardis Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glen Bank in Brampton, Cumbria, North West England

Glen Bank, Brampton

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Glen Bank self catering accommodation in Brampton, Cumbria sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Glen Bank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glen Bank start from £510 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Bank


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

Holly House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Holly House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Holly House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Holly House is close to the beach. Holly House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly House start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Holiday House by the Beach in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Holiday House by the Beach, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Holiday House by the Beach self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Holiday home 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 . Holiday House by the Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday House by the Beach start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday House by the Beach


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

Exceptional Country House in Jordanstone, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Exceptional Country House, Jordanstone

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Exceptional Country House self catering accommodation in Jordanstone, Perthshire sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Exceptional Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exceptional Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exceptional Country House


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

Pier Lodge in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier Lodge, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Pier Lodge is close to the beach. Pier Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pier Lodge start from £1244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Sun Corner in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Sun Corner, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sun Corner self catering accommodation in Woodbridge, Suffolk sleeps 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Sun Corner start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sun Corner


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Burtons Farm Barn in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Burtons Farm Barn, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Burtons Farm Barn 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Burtons Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burtons Farm Barn start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Burtons Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Burtons Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Burtons Farm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

 

 

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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