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

7 bedroom cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall, South West England

7 bedroom cottage, Mousehole

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

7 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. 7 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 7 bedroom cottage start from £1080 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 bedroom cottage


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

1 Abbey House in Binham, Norfolk, East England

1 Abbey House, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Abbey House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Abbey House start from £287 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Abbey House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Abbey House


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner 1 Abbey House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Stags in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Stags, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Stags in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Stags does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stags start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stags


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

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

Avocet Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Avocet Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Avocet 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Avocet Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avocet Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Estuary Barn in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Estuary Barn, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Estuary Barn in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 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 . Estuary Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Estuary Barn start from £322 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Estuary Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tyne Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Tyne Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tyne Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tyne Cottage is close to the beach. Tyne Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyne Cottage start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyne Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Greenbank in Salthouse, Norfolk, East England

Greenbank, Salthouse

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Greenbank 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 . Greenbank is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Greenbank start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greenbank customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greenbank


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Greenbank Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Bude

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 . 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

Prixford Barton in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Prixford Barton, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Prixford Barton in South West England has a 3 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: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prixford Barton does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Prixford Barton start from £1195 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prixford Barton


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available 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 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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