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

1 bedroom cottage in Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £275 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

17 Smugglers Close in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 Smugglers Close in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. 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. 17 Smugglers Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 17 Smugglers Close start from £746 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 Smugglers Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 Smugglers Close


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available 17 Smugglers Close Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dreamcatchers Cottage in Hindolveston, Norfolk, East England

Dreamcatchers Cottage, Hindolveston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dreamcatchers Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Dreamcatchers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dreamcatchers Cottage start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dreamcatchers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dreamcatchers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Dreamcatchers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Holly Cottage in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Holly Cottage, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Holly Cottage 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Holly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Holly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Holly Cottage


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

Bourne Cottage in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

Bourne Cottage, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bourne Cottage 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: Garden . Bourne Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bourne Cottage start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bourne Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bourne Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Bourne Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

16 The Hill in Great Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

16 The Hill, Great Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 The Hill 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 . 16 The Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 The Hill start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

The Sun Deck in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Sun Deck, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Sun Deck 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: Garden . The Sun Deck is close to the beach. Prices at The Sun Deck start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Sun Deck


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden

Ellerslie in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ellerslie in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellerslie is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ellerslie start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ellerslie customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ellerslie


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Ellerslie Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dromahair in Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Dromahair, Lough Gill

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Dromahair self catering accommodation in Lough Gill, County Leitrim sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dromahair start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromahair


Fishing close by

Holiday House by the Beach in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Holiday House by the Beach, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Holiday House by the Beach self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Holiday House by the Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday House by the Beach start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday House by the Beach


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

 

 

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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