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

Spencer Wall in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Spencer Wall, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Spencer Wall in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spencer Wall is close to the beach. Spencer Wall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spencer Wall start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Spencer Wall customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Spencer Wall


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Spencer Wall Customer Feedback and Reviews

Colan Barton in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Colan Barton, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Colan Barton in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Colan Barton start from £1295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colan Barton


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Captains View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains View, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Captains View is close to the beach. Prices at Captains View start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains View


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Hamish Place in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hamish Place, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hamish Place self catering accommodation in Southwold, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Hamish Place is close to the beach. Prices at Hamish Place start from £482 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hamish Place


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Seaescape Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Seaescape Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seaescape 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 . Seaescape Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Seaescape Cottage start from £85 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaescape Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Dairy Farm Cottage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Farm Cottage, Great Yarmouth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Farm Cottage 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 . Prices at Dairy Farm Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6

4 Melinda Cottages in East Runton, Norfolk, East England

4 Melinda Cottages, East Runton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Melinda Cottages 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 . 4 Melinda Cottages is close to the beach. 4 Melinda Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Melinda Cottages start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Melinda Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Melinda Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden 4 Melinda Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Nutmeg Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Nutmeg Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Nutmeg Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Nutmeg Cottage start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Nutmeg Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Nutmeg Cottage


Sleeps 2 Nutmeg Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tower House and Cottage in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Tower House and Cottage, Balbeggie

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Tower House and Cottage self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tower House and Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower House and Cottage start from £870 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower House and Cottage


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

Fir Tree Lodge in Barras, Cumbria, North West England

Fir Tree Lodge, Barras

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fir Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fir Tree Lodge start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4

 

 

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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