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

3 bedroom cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Padstow

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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Oyster Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Oyster Cottage 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 also has Internet access. Oyster Cottage is close to the beach. Oyster Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Cottage start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ocean Sands in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Ocean Sands, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Sands in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow 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. Ocean Sands is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Ocean Sands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Sands start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Sands


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

Wisteria Cottage in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, Central England

Wisteria Cottage, Milton-under-Wychwood

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Wisteria Cottage self catering accommodation in Milton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wisteria Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wisteria Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wisteria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Snowdrops in Buxton, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrops, Buxton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrops 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: Detached . Prices at Snowdrops start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrops customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrops


Sleeps 2 Snowdrops Customer Feedback and Reviews

7 Coach House Mews in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

7 Coach House Mews, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Coach House Mews 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: Garden . 7 Coach House Mews is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Coach House Mews start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Coach House Mews


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Bay View Barn in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Bay View Barn, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Bay View Barn in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Bay View Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bay View Barn start from £477 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View Barn


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

Blackjack Mews in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackjack Mews, Cirencester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackjack Mews self catering accommodation in Cirencester, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Blackjack Mews start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackjack Mews


Sleeps 2

Hill View House in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Hill View House, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Hill View House self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hill View House start from £887 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £456 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Fishing close by Golf close by 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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