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

Paddling Ducks in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Paddling Ducks in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Paddling Ducks is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Paddling Ducks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Paddling Ducks start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Paddling Ducks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Paddling Ducks


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Paddling Ducks Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cowslip Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Cowslip Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cowslip 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cowslip Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowslip Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cowslip Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cowslip Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Cowslip Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Garden Cottage in Willesley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Garden Cottage, Willesley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Willesley, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Garden Cottage start from £551 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Modbury Cottage in Beaworthy, Devon, South West England

Modbury Cottage, Beaworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Modbury 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub . Modbury Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Modbury Cottage start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Modbury Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub

The Horseshoes in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Horseshoes, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Horseshoes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Horseshoes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . The Horseshoes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Horseshoes start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Horseshoes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

10 Chesterfield Cottages in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

10 Chesterfield Cottages, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Chesterfield Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 10 Chesterfield Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 10 Chesterfield Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Chesterfield Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Chesterfield Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Chesterfield Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lake View in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lake View, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lake View self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Lake View start from £1096 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake View


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Colan Barton in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Colan Barton, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Colan Barton in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Colan Barton start from £1295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colan Barton


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaspray in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Seaspray, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Seaspray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Seaspray is close to the beach. Seaspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaspray start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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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