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

Meadowside Barn in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Meadowside Barn, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadowside Barn in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Meadowside Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowside Barn start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowside Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Large Upmarket Lodge in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Upmarket Lodge self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 20. This 9 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Upmarket Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Upmarket Lodge start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Upmarket Lodge


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

Tower House and Cottage in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Tower House and Cottage, Balbeggie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Tower House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tower House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower House and Cottage start from £870 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower House and Cottage


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

Montpellier in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Montpellier, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Montpellier in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Montpellier is close to the beach. Prices at Montpellier start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montpellier


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Fox in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Fox, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fox in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fox start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fox customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fox


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering Fox Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Cottage in Ranworth, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Ranworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at The Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Braydeston Cottage in Brundall, Norfolk, East England

Braydeston Cottage, Brundall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Braydeston Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Braydeston Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Braydeston Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Braydeston Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Braydeston Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rollright Manor Barn in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rollright Manor Barn, Great Rollright

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rollright Manor Barn self catering accommodation in Great Rollright, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rollright Manor Barn start from £715 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rollright Manor Barn


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lavender Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Lavender Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Lavender Cottage is close to the beach. Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Apartment 9 in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Apartment 9, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 9 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Apartment 9 is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 9 start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 9


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

 

 

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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