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

Historic Jacobean Cottage in Longtown, Cumbria, North West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage, Longtown

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage self catering accommodation in Longtown, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Historic Jacobean Cottage start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Jacobean Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Kings Cottage Barn in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Kings Cottage Barn, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kings Cottage Barn in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Kings Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kings Cottage Barn start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Kings Cottage Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Kings Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Kings Cottage Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Unique Tower House in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Unique Tower House, Balbeggie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Unique Tower House self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Tower House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Unique Tower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Tower House start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Tower House


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

The Stables in Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

The Stables, Quidenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Stables 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables is close to the beach. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom holiday home in Inveraray, Argyll, West Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, Inveraray

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in West Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £410 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moore Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moore Cottage 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Moore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Moore Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moore Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Moore Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Cobblers in Eastbridge, Suffolk, East England

Cobblers, Eastbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cobblers in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Cobblers is close to the beach. Cobblers does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobblers start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobblers


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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

End Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

End Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

End 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 . End Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at End Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected End Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about End Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly End Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 Chequers Row in Friston, Suffolk, East England

1 Chequers Row, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Chequers Row 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 . 1 Chequers Row is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Chequers Row start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Chequers Row


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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