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

8 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

8 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 The Haven in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 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. 8 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 8 The Haven start from £648 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom holiday home in Wells, Somerset, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Wells

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

4 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 and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Blackbird Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Blackbird Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Blackbird Cottage in East England has a 3 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Blackbird Cottage is close to the beach. Blackbird Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackbird Cottage start from £382 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackbird Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Seaholme in Jurys Gap, East Sussex, South East England

Seaholme, Jurys Gap

Breaks in East SussexSouth East England

Seaholme self catering accommodation in Jurys Gap, East Sussex sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seaholme does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaholme start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaholme


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

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

5 bedroom holiday home in , Cornwall, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home,

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

5 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £655 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Staddlestones Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Staddlestones Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Staddlestones Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Staddlestones Cottage start from £647 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Staddlestones Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sunnyside Cottage in Laxfield, Suffolk, East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Laxfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Laxfield, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Malt House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Malt House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Malt House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Malt House start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malt House


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

2 bedroom cottage in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom cottage, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom cottage in East England 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 . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £248 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden 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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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

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