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

Tides Edge in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tides Edge, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tides Edge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tides Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Tides Edge 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 Tides Edge start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides Edge


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lakeside House in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeside House, Fossebridge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeside House self catering accommodation in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire sleeps 1. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lakeside House 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 Lakeside House start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside House


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brambles in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Brambles, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Brambles 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Church View Cottage in Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Church View Cottage, Great Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church View Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View Cottage start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church View Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Church View Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stoneyacre in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

Stoneyacre, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Stoneyacre self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoneyacre start from £480 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoneyacre


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Passion Flower Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Passion Flower Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Passion Flower Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Passion Flower Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Passion Flower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Passion Flower Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Passion Flower Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Rose Cottage in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Rose Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

The Bakehouse in Lingwood, Norfolk, East England

The Bakehouse, Lingwood

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Bakehouse 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 . Prices at The Bakehouse start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Bakehouse customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner The Bakehouse Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

2 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

2 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £575 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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