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

Laburnum Cottage in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Laburnum Cottage, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Laburnum 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 . Prices at Laburnum Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Laburnum Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Laburnum Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Laburnum Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

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 a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 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 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Saltings in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Saltings, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Saltings in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Saltings is close to the beach. Saltings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltings start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Cottage in Ranworth, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Ranworth

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at The Cottage start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Boscastle, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Boscastle

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. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 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 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Staddlestones Cottage in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire, Central England

Staddlestones Cottage, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Staddlestones Cottage self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Staddlestones Cottage start from £647 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Staddlestones Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Lookout in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Lookout, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Lookout 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 . The Lookout is close to the beach. Prices at The Lookout start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Honeysuckle Lodge in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Lodge, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Lodge in South West England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Honeysuckle Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Honeysuckle Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Lodge start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Lodge


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

Homestead Cottage in Mortehoe, Devon, South West England

Homestead Cottage, Mortehoe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Homestead Cottage in South West England has a 2 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 . Homestead Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Homestead Cottage start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Homestead Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

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

 

 

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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