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

Corner Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Corner Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Corner Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Corner Cottage start from £803 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dairylea in Halgabron, Cornwall, South West England

Dairylea, Halgabron

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dairylea self catering accommodation in Halgabron, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dairylea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairylea start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairylea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

37 Cabbell Road in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

37 Cabbell Road, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

37 Cabbell Road in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 37 Cabbell Road is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 37 Cabbell Road start from £989 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Cabbell Road


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Retreat in Dillington, Norfolk, East England

The Retreat, Dillington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Retreat in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Retreat start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

Escape in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Escape, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Escape in East 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 . Escape is close to the beach. Prices at Escape start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Escape


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

9 Abbey House in Binham, Norfolk, East England

9 Abbey House, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

9 Abbey House in East 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: Garden . Prices at 9 Abbey House start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 9 Abbey House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 9 Abbey House


Sleeps 4 Garden 9 Abbey House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Summerville in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Summerville, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Summerville in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Summerville is close to the beach. Prices at Summerville start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Greenacres in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Greenacres, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Greenacres 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Traditional Country House in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Traditional Country House, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Traditional Country House self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Traditional Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Country House start from £550 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Oker View in Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Oker View, Matlock

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Oker View self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Oker View start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oker View


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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