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

Jersey Lodge in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Jersey Lodge, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Jersey Lodge in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Jersey Lodge is close to the beach. Prices at Jersey Lodge start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jersey Lodge


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Miller's Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Miller's Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Miller's Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Miller's Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miller's Cottage start from £379 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miller's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom apartment in Appledore, Devon, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Castle Tower Apartment in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Castle Tower Apartment, Fyvie

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Castle Tower Apartment self catering accommodation in Fyvie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 13. This 7 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Castle Tower Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Tower Apartment


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

Mulberry Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Mulberry Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mulberry Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Impressive Shooting Lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Impressive Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 15. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Impressive Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Impressive Shooting Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Impressive Shooting Lodge


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

The Coach House in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House 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 . The Coach House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at The Coach House start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean Side in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ocean Side, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Side in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ocean Side is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ocean Side does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Side start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Side


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

The Moorings in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Moorings, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Moorings self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Moorings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Moorings start from £908 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Moorings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Keynvor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Keynvor, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Keynvor self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Keynvor is close to the beach. Prices at Keynvor start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keynvor


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach 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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