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

Sherfield Cottage in Snape, Suffolk, East England

Sherfield Cottage, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sherfield Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 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. Sherfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sherfield Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sherfield Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fox in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Fox, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fox in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fox start from £431 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fox customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fox


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering Fox Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Hundred Mansion in Tormarton, Gloucestershire,

The Old Hundred Mansion, Tormarton

Breaks in Gloucestershire

The Old Hundred Mansion self catering accommodation in Tormarton, Gloucestershire sleeps 1. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Hundred Mansion start from £4350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Hundred Mansion


Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Holiday house with pool in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday house with pool, Ormidale

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday house with pool self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 10. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Holiday house with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday house with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday house with pool


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Enniscrone start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Osprey Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Osprey Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Osprey Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Prices at Osprey Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Osprey Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Osprey Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Osprey Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Barn in Binham, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Thimble in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

The Thimble, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Thimble in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Thimble is close to the beach. Prices at The Thimble start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thimble


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

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

16 Merchants Court in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

16 Merchants Court, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 Merchants Court in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 16 Merchants Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 16 Merchants Court start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 16 Merchants Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 16 Merchants Court


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 16 Merchants Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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