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

Honeysuckle in Daylesford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Honeysuckle, Daylesford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Daylesford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £840 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


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

1 bedroom cottage in Calstock, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Calstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £290 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Garden Internet WIFI available

Primrose Cottage in Jedburgh, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Primrose Cottage, Jedburgh

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Primrose Cottage self catering accommodation in Jedburgh, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Primrose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crab Cottage in Chapel Saint Leonards, Lincolnshire, East England

Crab Cottage, Chapel Saint Leonards

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Crab Cottage self catering accommodation in Chapel Saint Leonards, Lincolnshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Crab Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crab Cottage start from £354 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crab Cottage


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

Dove Cottage in East Harling, Norfolk, East England

Dove Cottage, East Harling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dove Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Dove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dove Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dove Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Dove Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Island Holiday House in Dunvegan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Island Holiday House, Dunvegan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Island Holiday House self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Island Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island Holiday House


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

Little Seascape in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Little Seascape, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Seascape in South West England has a 3 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. Little Seascape is close to the beach. Prices at Little Seascape start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Seascape


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Victoria Cottage in Lyng, Norfolk, East England

Victoria Cottage, Lyng

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Victoria Cottage 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 . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Victoria Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Victoria Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Victoria Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Victoria Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Coach House in Sellack, Herefordshire, West England

The Coach House, Sellack

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Sellack, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Folly Cottage in Bodham, Norfolk, East England

Folly Cottage, Bodham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Folly 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Folly Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Folly Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Folly Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Folly Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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 9961 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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