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

Lavender Cottage in Congham, Norfolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Congham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lavender Cottage 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 . Lavender Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lavender Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Lavender Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Otters Holt in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Otters Holt, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Otters Holt in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Otters Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Otters Holt start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Otters Holt


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

Malthouse Lodge in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Malthouse Lodge, Heacham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Malthouse Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Malthouse Lodge is close to the beach. Malthouse Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malthouse Lodge start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Malthouse Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Malthouse Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Malthouse Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Holly House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Holly House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Holly House in East England has a 3 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 Garden . Holly House is close to the beach. Holly House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly House start from £419 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Den in Hailey, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Den, Hailey

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Den self catering accommodation in Hailey, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Den 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 The Den start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Den


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Paddocks in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Paddocks, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Paddocks in East England has a 4 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . The Paddocks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Paddocks start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Paddocks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Paddocks


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden The Paddocks Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fields View in West Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Fields View, West Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fields View 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 . Prices at Fields View start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fields View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fields View


Sleeps 2 Fields View Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bon Accord in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bon Accord, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bon Accord in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bon Accord is close to the beach. Prices at Bon Accord start from £1091 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bon Accord


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden 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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