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

Shamrock Cottage in Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Hindringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage in East England has a 4 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: Garden . Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Mortimer's Barn in Preston St Mary, Suffolk, East England

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mortimer's Barn 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 and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mortimer's Barn is close to the beach. Prices at Mortimer's Barn start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mortimer's Barn


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Lodge in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The Lodge, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Lodge in South West 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at The Lodge start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dairy Farm Cottage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Farm Cottage, Great Yarmouth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Farm Cottage in East 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 . Prices at Dairy Farm Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6

Sunnycott in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sunnycott, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sunnycott self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnycott start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnycott


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Cuckoo Cottage in South Creake, Norfolk, East England

Cuckoo Cottage, South Creake

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cuckoo Cottage 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: Garden . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cuckoo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cuckoo Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cuckoo Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Cuckoo Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Moorings in Instow, Devon, South West England

The Moorings, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Moorings in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . The Moorings is close to the beach. Prices at The Moorings start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Pear Trees in Portholland, Cornwall, South West England

Pear Trees, Portholland

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pear Trees self catering accommodation in Portholland, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pear Trees start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pear Trees


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beautiful Holiday House in Edzell, Angus, East Scotland

Beautiful Holiday House, Edzell

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Beautiful Holiday House self catering accommodation in Edzell, Angus 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. Activities close by include fishing . Beautiful Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beautiful Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beautiful Holiday House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by 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 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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