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

2 bedroom cottage in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £370 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

3 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 The Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 3 The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 The Haven start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

Villa Brook in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Villa Brook, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Villa Brook self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Villa Brook start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Villa Brook


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Partridge Farm Cottage in Tunstead, Norfolk, East England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Tunstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Partridge Farm Cottage 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: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £289 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Partridge Farm Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Partridge Farm Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 Spring Villas in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

2 Spring Villas, Cley-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Spring Villas in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Spring Villas is close to the beach. 2 Spring Villas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Spring Villas start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 2 Spring Villas customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 2 Spring Villas


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner 2 Spring Villas Customer Feedback and Reviews

Flat 22 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 22 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 22 Clifton Court start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 22 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

8 Blyth Cottages in Snape, Suffolk, East England

8 Blyth Cottages, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 Blyth Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 8 Blyth Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Blyth Cottages start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Blyth Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Dorvil in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Dorvil, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dorvil self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Dorvil is close to the beach. Prices at Dorvil start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dorvil


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Arva in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Arva, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Arva 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Arva is close to the beach. Prices at Arva start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arva


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Ranworth, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Ranworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage 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: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at The Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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