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

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

3 bedroom cottage in Lustleigh, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Lustleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Anchorage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

The Anchorage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Anchorage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Anchorage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . The Anchorage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Anchorage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Anchorage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Anchorage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden The Anchorage Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 bedroom apartment in Gorran Haven, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Gorran Haven

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 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. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Snettisham Water Mill in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Snettisham Water Mill, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snettisham Water Mill self catering accommodation in Snettisham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Snettisham Water Mill is close to the beach. Prices at Snettisham Water Mill start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Snettisham Water Mill


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Seacroft in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Seacroft, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seacroft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seacroft is close to the beach. Prices at Seacroft start from £981 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seacroft


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Shrimp Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shrimp Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shrimp 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 . Shrimp Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Shrimp Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shrimp Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Mallards in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Mallards, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mallards self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mallards start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallards


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

White Owl Lodge in Holsworthy, Devon, South West England

White Owl Lodge, Holsworthy

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

White Owl Lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at White Owl Lodge start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Owl Lodge


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Piglets in Briningham, Norfolk, East England

Piglets, Briningham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Piglets 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 and features include: Garden . Prices at Piglets start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Piglets customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Piglets


Sleeps 6 Garden Piglets 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 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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