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

Williams Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Williams Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Williams Cottage in South West 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 . Williams Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Williams Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Williams Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Williams Cottage


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

Staddlestones Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Staddlestones Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Staddlestones Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Staddlestones Cottage start from £647 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Staddlestones Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

16th Century Castle in Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, East Scotland

16th Century Castle, Grantown-on-Spey

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

16th Century Castle in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 16th Century Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16th Century Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16th Century Castle


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Oak Tree Cottage in Attleborough, Norfolk, East England

Oak Tree Cottage, Attleborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oak Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Oak Tree Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oak Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oak Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Oak Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Aldeburgh Bolt Hole


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

2 Rogers Row in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

2 Rogers Row, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Rogers Row 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 . Activities close by include golf . Prices at 2 Rogers Row start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Rogers Row


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden

Granary Flat in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Granary Flat, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Granary Flat in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 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. Prices at Granary Flat start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Flat


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Micawbers in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

Micawbers, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Micawbers 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Micawbers is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Micawbers start from £424 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Micawbers


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Flat 22 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 22 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 22 Clifton Court start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 22 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

 

 

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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