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

The Old Chapel in Banningham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Chapel, Banningham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Chapel in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom 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 fishing . Prices at The Old Chapel start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Chapel customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Chapel


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner The Old Chapel Customer Feedback and Reviews

Pentire Cottage in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Cottage, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Cottage self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pentire Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Cottage start from £380 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Merchants Court in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Merchants Court, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Merchants Court in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Merchants Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Merchants Court start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Merchants Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Merchants Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Merchants Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ivy Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ivy Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ivy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Ivy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Historic Medieval Castle in West Kilbride, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle, West Kilbride

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Historic Medieval Castle self catering accommodation in West Kilbride, Ayrshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Historic Medieval Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Medieval Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Ideal for a romantic break

Fable Cottage in Glenville, County Cork, Ireland South

Fable Cottage, Glenville

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Fable Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenville, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fable Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fable Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cock Rock Annex in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock Annex, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock Annex in South West 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: Garden . Cock Rock Annex is close to the beach. Cock Rock Annex does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock Annex start from £524 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock Annex


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Ambers Barn in Honingham, Norfolk, East England

Ambers Barn, Honingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ambers Barn in East 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: Detached . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ambers Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ambers Barn start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ambers Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ambers Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ambers Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mallards in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Mallards, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mallards self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mallards start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallards


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by 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 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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