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

Eldoret in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Eldoret, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eldoret in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Eldoret is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Eldoret does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eldoret start from £1075 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eldoret


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Karrek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Karrek, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Karrek self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Karrek is close to the beach. Prices at Karrek start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Karrek


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apple Tree Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Apple Tree Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Tree 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Grays Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Grays Cottage, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Grays Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Grays Cottage is close to the beach. Grays Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grays Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grays Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grays Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Grays Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Flat 30 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 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: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 30 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 30 Clifton Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 30 Clifton Court


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Ambers Barn in Honingham, Norfolk, East England

Ambers Barn, Honingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ambers 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ambers Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ambers Barn start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ambers Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ambers Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ambers Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Turnstones in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Turnstones, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Turnstones in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Turnstones is close to the beach. Prices at Turnstones start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turnstones


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

15th Century Castle in Insch, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

15th Century Castle, Insch

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

15th Century Castle self catering accommodation in Insch, Aberdeenshire sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 15th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 15th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15th Century Castle


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

Unique Historic Castle in Longtown, Cumbria, North West England

Unique Historic Castle, Longtown

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Unique Historic Castle self catering accommodation in Longtown, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Unique Historic Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Historic Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Postmasters in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Postmasters, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Postmasters in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Postmasters is close to the beach. Prices at Postmasters start from £550 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Postmasters


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

 

 

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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