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

112 High Street in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

112 High Street, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

112 High Street in East England has a 3 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: Open Fire/woodburner . 112 High Street is close to the beach. 112 High Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 112 High Street start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 112 High Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Browhill in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Browhill, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Browhill in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Browhill is close to the beach. Browhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Browhill start from £479 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Browhill


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Stone Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Stone Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stone Cottage in South West 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Stylish Converted Church in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Borders Scotland

Stylish Converted Church, Kelso

Breaks in RoxburghshireBorders Scotland

Stylish Converted Church self catering accommodation in Kelso, Roxburghshire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Converted Church does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Converted Church start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Converted Church


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

4 bedroom holiday home in Wells, Somerset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

17 The Green in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

17 The Green, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 The Green 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 17 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 The Green start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 The Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 The Green


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 17 The Green Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stable Cottage in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Stable Cottage, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Stable Cottage self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Stable Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stable Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stable Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ash Cottage in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Ash Cottage, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ash Cottage in South West England has a 4 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ash Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Coach House, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Coach House 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at The Coach House start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2

Valley View in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Valley View, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Valley View self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 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. Valley View is close to the beach. Prices at Valley View start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valley View


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden 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 9962 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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