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

Barn House Cottage in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Barn House Cottage, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn House 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Barn House Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barn House Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barn House Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barn House Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Barn House Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bramblings in Foulsham, Norfolk, East England

Bramblings, Foulsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bramblings in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bramblings start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bramblings customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bramblings


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room Bramblings Customer Feedback and Reviews

Clover Meadows in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Clover Meadows, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clover Meadows in South West 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 Garden . Clover Meadows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clover Meadows start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clover Meadows


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Dell Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Dell Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dell Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Dell Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Dell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dell Cottage start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dell Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Dell Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Jasmine Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Jasmine Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Jasmine 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Storehouse in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Storehouse, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Storehouse in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at The Storehouse start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Storehouse customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Storehouse


Sleeps 4 The Storehouse Customer Feedback and Reviews

Apple Tree Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Apple Tree Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apple Tree Cottage in South West 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Clanfield, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Stables, Clanfield

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Stables self catering accommodation in Clanfield, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Bay View Cottage in Mevagissey, Cornwall, South West England

Bay View Cottage, Mevagissey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bay View Cottage self catering accommodation in Mevagissey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bay View Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Baronial Mansion in Alness, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Baronial Mansion, Alness

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Baronial Mansion self catering accommodation in Alness, Ross-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baronial Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baronial Mansion start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baronial Mansion


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 9962 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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