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

Noxon Pond Cottage in Bream, Gloucestershire, South West England

Noxon Pond Cottage, Bream

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Noxon Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Bream, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Noxon Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noxon Pond Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noxon Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Waterhaze in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Waterhaze, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Waterhaze self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Waterhaze start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterhaze


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn in South West 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. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Coopers Retreat in Sheringham, Norfolk, East England

Coopers Retreat, Sheringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Coopers Retreat in East England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Coopers Retreat is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coopers Retreat start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coopers Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coopers Retreat


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Coopers Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hillcrest in North Molton, Devon, South West England

Hillcrest, North Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hillcrest in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hillcrest start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 4 Garden

2 bedroom cottage in Instow, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach

The Owls House in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

The Owls House, Buryas Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Owls House self catering accommodation in Buryas Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Owls House start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owls House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Holly Cottage in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Holly Cottage, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Holly Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Holly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Holly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Holly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Marigold Cottage in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Marigold Cottage, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Marigold Cottage in South West 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marigold Cottage is close to the beach. Marigold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marigold Cottage start from £995 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marigold Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

11a Market Cross Place in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

11a Market Cross Place, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

11a Market Cross Place in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 11a Market Cross Place is close to the beach. Prices at 11a Market Cross Place start from £393 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11a Market Cross Place


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach 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 9961 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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