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 holiday home in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, Central England

1 bedroom holiday home, Buckingham

Breaks in BuckinghamshireCentral England

1 bedroom holiday home in Central England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £270 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Partridge Farm Cottage in Tunstead, Norfolk, East England

Partridge Farm Cottage, Tunstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Partridge Farm Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Partridge Farm Cottage start from £289 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Partridge Farm Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Partridge Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Partridge Farm Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Hilda's Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hilda's Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hilda's 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 . Hilda's Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Hilda's Cottage start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hilda's Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Seaside Holiday Villa in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa, Rosemarkie

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seaside Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Holiday Villa start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Holiday Villa


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

5 Blackshore in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

5 Blackshore, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

5 Blackshore 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 Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Blackshore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 Blackshore start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Blackshore


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cliff House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Cliff House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cliff House 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 . Cliff House is close to the beach. Prices at Cliff House start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Scottish Holiday Lodge in Pitlochry, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Scottish Holiday Lodge, Pitlochry

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Scottish Holiday Lodge self catering accommodation in Pitlochry, Perthshire sleeps 10. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Scottish Holiday Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scottish Holiday Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scottish Holiday Lodge


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

Historic Castle Apartment in Forres, Morayshire, East Scotland

Historic Castle Apartment, Forres

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Historic Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Forres, Morayshire sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Historic Castle Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Historic Castle Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Castle Apartment


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

The Swallows in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

The Swallows, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Swallows in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 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. Prices at The Swallows start from £477 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom holiday home in Bideford, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 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 . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach 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 9963 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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