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

Bamboo in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bamboo, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bamboo in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bamboo is close to the beach. Bamboo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bamboo start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bamboo


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Apartment 9 in Georgeham, Devon, South West England

Apartment 9, Georgeham

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Apartment 9 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Apartment 9 is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Apartment 9 start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apartment 9


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Golf close by

Heather Lea in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Heather Lea, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Heather Lea in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Heather Lea is close to the beach. Heather Lea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Lea start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Lea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Vine Cottage in Lee, Devon, South West England

Vine Cottage, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Vine Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Vine Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Vine Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Tinkers Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Tinkers Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tinkers 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tinkers Cottage is close to the beach. Tinkers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinkers Cottage start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinkers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, Central Scotland

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment, Dollar

Breaks in ClackmannanshireCentral Scotland

Dollarbeg Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Dollar, Clackmannanshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dollarbeg Castle Apartment start from £480 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dollarbeg Castle Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Primrose Barn in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Primrose Barn, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Primrose Barn in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Primrose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Primrose Barn start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Primrose Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Old Brewery in Tisbury, Wiltshire, South West England

The Old Brewery, Tisbury

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Old Brewery self catering accommodation in Tisbury, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Brewery start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Brewery


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Croftwood in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Croftwood, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Croftwood in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Croftwood start from £519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croftwood


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden

Arts and Crafts Country House in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

Arts and Crafts Country House, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Arts and Crafts Country House self catering accommodation in Elgin, Morayshire sleeps 17. This 9 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Arts and Crafts Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arts and Crafts Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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