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

Lochside Country House in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Lochside Country House, Drumnadrochit

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Lochside Country House self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lochside Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lochside Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lochside Country House


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

The Retreat in Dillington, Norfolk, East England

The Retreat, Dillington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Retreat in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Retreat start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Retreat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Retreat Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Meadows in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

The Meadows, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Meadows 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 Open Fire/woodburner . The Meadows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Meadows start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Meadows customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Meadows


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Meadows Customer Feedback and Reviews

7 Mill Bridge in Skipton, North Yorkshire, North East England

7 Mill Bridge, Skipton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

7 Mill Bridge self catering accommodation in Skipton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 7 Mill Bridge start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Mill Bridge


Sleeps 2

The Coach House in Felixstowe, Suffolk, East England

The Coach House, Felixstowe

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Coach House 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: Detached Garden . The Coach House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at The Coach House start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

Ballydarrig House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballydarrig House, Cahersiveen

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballydarrig House self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballydarrig House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydarrig House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbotts Cottage in Ringstead, Norfolk, East England

Abbotts Cottage, Ringstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Abbotts 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Abbotts Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbotts Cottage start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Abbotts Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Abbotts Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Abbotts Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Annie's House in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Annie's House, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Annie's House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 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. Annie's House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Annie's House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annie's House start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annie's House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rosemary Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Rosemary Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rosemary 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 . Rosemary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemary Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemary Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Honeysuckle Cottage in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire, Central England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Sutton-under-Brailes

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Sutton-under-Brailes, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £652 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly 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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