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

Dairymans Cottage in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

Dairymans Cottage, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairymans Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Dairymans Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairymans Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairymans Cottage


Sleeps 2 Dairymans Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

17 Smugglers Close in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 Smugglers Close in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. 17 Smugglers Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 17 Smugglers Close start from £746 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 Smugglers Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 Smugglers Close


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 17 Smugglers Close Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sentinel Lodge in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sentinel Lodge, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sentinel Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Lodge 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. Prices at Sentinel Lodge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sentinel Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sentinel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Sentinel Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lynton Loft in High Kelling, Norfolk, East England

Lynton Loft, High Kelling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lynton Loft in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Lynton Loft is close to the beach. Prices at Lynton Loft start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lynton Loft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lynton Loft


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Lynton Loft Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sea Pebbles in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea Pebbles, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea Pebbles in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Sea Pebbles is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sea Pebbles start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Pebbles


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

High House Cottage in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

High House Cottage, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

High House Cottage self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at High House Cottage start from £565 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available

Windfalls in Great Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

Windfalls, Great Plumstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windfalls 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 and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Windfalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windfalls start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windfalls customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windfalls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Windfalls Customer Feedback and Reviews

Moat House in Brooke, Norfolk, East England

Moat House, Brooke

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moat House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moat House start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moat House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moat House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Moat House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Oceans 7 in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Oceans 7, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Oceans 7 in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Oceans 7 is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Oceans 7 start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oceans 7


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

16th Century Castle in Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, East Scotland

16th Century Castle, Grantown-on-Spey

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

16th Century Castle in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 16th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16th Century Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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 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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