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

Westmead in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Westmead, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Westmead in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Westmead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Westmead start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Westmead customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Westmead


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Westmead Customer Feedback and Reviews

Broad - De in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Broad - De, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Broad - De 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 . It also has Internet access. Broad - De is close to the beach. Broad - De does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broad - De start from £1015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad - De


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

2 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Barge Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 2 Barge Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

10 Park Lane in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

10 Park Lane, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

10 Park Lane in East England has a 4 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: Garden . 10 Park Lane is close to the beach. Prices at 10 Park Lane start from £725 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Park Lane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Westgate House in Binham, Norfolk, East England

Westgate House, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Westgate 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 . It also has Internet access. Westgate House is close to the beach. Prices at Westgate House start from £642 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Westgate House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Westgate House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Westgate House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dairy Cottage in Roughton, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Cottage, Roughton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Roughton, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £63 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Dairy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Curlew Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Curlew Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Curlew Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Curlew Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Kingfisher in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Kingfisher, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Kingfisher 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 . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bakehouse in Aston, Oxfordshire, Central England

Bakehouse, Aston

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Aston, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bakehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bakehouse start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Historic Hunting Lodge in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Historic Hunting Lodge, Ballater

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Historic Hunting Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballater, Aberdeenshire sleeps 25. This 1 bedroom Lodge 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 . Prices at Historic Hunting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Hunting Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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 9962 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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