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

Beach House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Beach House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beach House 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: Detached Garden . Beach House is close to the beach. Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach House start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Wild Rose in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Wild Rose, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wild Rose self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wild Rose does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wild Rose start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wild Rose


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Secluded Country House in St Johns Town of Dairy, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

Secluded Country House, St Johns Town of Dairy

Breaks in KirkcudbrightshireSouth West Scotland

Secluded Country House self catering accommodation in St Johns Town of Dairy, Kirkcudbrightshire sleeps 17. This 1 bedroom Country House 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 . Secluded Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Secluded Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Secluded Country House


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

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Puffin Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Puffin Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puffin Cottage 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Puffin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Puffin Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puffin Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puffin Cottage


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

Duck Down Cottage in Treven, Cornwall, South West England

Duck Down Cottage, Treven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Duck Down Cottage self catering accommodation in Treven, Cornwall sleeps 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 . It also has Internet access. Duck Down Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duck Down Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck Down Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

51 High Street in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

51 High Street, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

51 High Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 51 High Street is close to the beach. Prices at 51 High Street start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 51 High Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Shooting Lodge with loch view in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Shooting Lodge with loch view self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Shooting Lodge with loch view does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shooting Lodge with loch view start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shooting Lodge with loch view


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

2 bedroom cottage in Perranporth, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Perranporth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hazel Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Hazel Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hazel Cottage 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Hazel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Games room

 

 

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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