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

Oak Lodge in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Oak Lodge, Swannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oak Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Oak Lodge start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oak Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Oak Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Townhouse in Newmarket, Suffolk, East England

Townhouse, Newmarket

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Townhouse self catering accommodation in Newmarket, Suffolk sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Townhouse start from £793 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Townhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Highland Shooting Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Shooting Lodge


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

Rossaraune in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rossaraune, Claremorris

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rossaraune self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rossaraune does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossaraune start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossaraune


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

White Clouds in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

White Clouds, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

White Clouds in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at White Clouds start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Clouds


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Break-0-Day in South Walsham, Norfolk, East England

Break-0-Day, South Walsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Break-0-Day in East 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 . Prices at Break-0-Day start from £799 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Break-0-Day customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Break-0-Day


Sleeps 10 or more Break-0-Day Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom holiday home in Dunoon, Argyll, West Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Dunoon

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £310 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Luxury self catering

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. 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. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


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

The Old Bakery in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Old Bakery, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Bakery in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Old Bakery is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Bakery start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bakery


Sleeps 6 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 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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