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

Paddling Ducks in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Paddling Ducks, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Paddling Ducks in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Paddling Ducks is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Paddling Ducks does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Paddling Ducks start from £866 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Paddling Ducks customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Paddling Ducks


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub Paddling Ducks Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Caithness, Caithness, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Caithness

Breaks in CaithnessHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £347 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alexandra Villa in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Alexandra Villa, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Alexandra Villa 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 . Alexandra Villa is close to the beach. Alexandra Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alexandra Villa start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Alexandra Villa customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Alexandra Villa


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Alexandra Villa Customer Feedback and Reviews

Flint Cottage in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Flint Cottage, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Flint Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Flint Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Flint Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Flint Cottage


Sleeps 4 Flint Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sygate Mill in Cawston, Norfolk, East England

Sygate Mill, Cawston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sygate Mill in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Sygate Mill start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sygate Mill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sygate Mill


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Sygate Mill 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

Breezy in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Breezy, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Breezy in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Breezy is close to the beach. Prices at Breezy start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Breezy customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Breezy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Breezy 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

White Clouds in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

White Clouds, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

White Clouds in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at White Clouds start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Clouds


Sleeps 4 Garden

Sunnycott in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sunnycott, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sunnycott self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnycott start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnycott


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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