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

Chimney Farm Barns in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Chimney Farm Barns, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Chimney Farm Barns self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chimney Farm Barns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chimney Farm Barns start from £7265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Farm Barns


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Kings Lynn

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House 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 Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Coach House start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Herb Garden Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Herb Garden Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Herb Garden Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Herb Garden Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Herb Garden Cottage start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herb Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Swallows in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Swallows, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallows 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 . Prices at Swallows start from £493 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Swallows customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Swallows


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Swallows Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom holiday home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 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. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Sunnyside Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Sunnyside Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunnyside Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Sunnyside Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £200 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Kingfisher Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Kingfisher 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Atlantic Spray in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Atlantic Spray, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Atlantic Spray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Atlantic Spray is close to the beach. Prices at Atlantic Spray start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Spray


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Workshop in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Workshop, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Workshop 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 Workshop does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Workshop start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Workshop


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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 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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