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

Wee House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Wee House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wee House 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 . Wee House is close to the beach. Prices at Wee House start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wee House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Woodmill Lodge in Southrepps, Norfolk, East England

Woodmill Lodge, Southrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Woodmill Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Woodmill Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodmill Lodge start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Woodmill Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Woodmill Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Games room Woodmill Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 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 . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach

May House in Poulton, Gloucestershire, South West England

May House, Poulton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

May House self catering accommodation in Poulton, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at May House start from £2165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about May House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Lookout in Stutton, Suffolk, East England

The Lookout, Stutton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lookout in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. The Lookout does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Lookout start from £348 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cockle Cottage in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Cockle Cottage, Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cockle Cottage self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cockle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cockle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cockle Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cockle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Parsons Lodge in Long Stratton, Norfolk, East England

Parsons Lodge, Long Stratton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parsons Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parsons Lodge start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parsons Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parsons Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Parsons Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Holdstone in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Holdstone, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Holdstone in South West 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 . Holdstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holdstone start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holdstone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Queen Bee Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Queen Bee Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Queen Bee Cottage self catering accommodation in Dersingham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Queen Bee Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Queen Bee Cottage


Sleeps 4 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 9961 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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