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

Highland Castle + Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Castle + Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Castle + Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Castle + Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Charlies Cottage in Epwell, Oxfordshire, Central England

Charlies Cottage, Epwell

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Charlies Cottage self catering accommodation in Epwell, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Charlies Cottage start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Bay Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bay Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bay Cottage is close to the beach. Bay Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Windfalls in Great Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

Windfalls, Great Plumstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windfalls in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Windfalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windfalls start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windfalls customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windfalls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Windfalls Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Blenheim Way in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blenheim Way, Moreton-In-Marsh

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blenheim Way self catering accommodation in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Blenheim Way start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blenheim Way


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Oak Lodge in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Oak Lodge, Swannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oak Lodge in East 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 Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Oak Lodge start from £471 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oak Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Oak Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hunny in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Hunny, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hunny 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 . It also has Internet access. Hunny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Hunny start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hunny customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hunny


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hunny Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Stores in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Stores, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Stores self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stores does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stores start from £726 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stores


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tuesday House in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Tuesday House, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Tuesday House in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tuesday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuesday House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Tuesday House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Tuesday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Tuesday House Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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 9963 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites