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

4 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Kosicot in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Kosicot, Horning

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Kosicot 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: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Kosicot start from £492 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kosicot


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

Coastguard Cottage in Hartland, Devon, South West England

Coastguard Cottage, Hartland

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coastguard Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . Coastguard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Coastguard Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coastguard Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Morlader in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Morlader, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Morlader self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge 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. Morlader is close to the beach. Prices at Morlader start from £775 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morlader


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

April Cottage in Binham, Norfolk, East England

April Cottage, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

April Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at April Cottage start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected April Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about April Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden April Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Glenbeigh in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Waveney Town Apartment in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

Waveney Town Apartment, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Waveney Town Apartment in East 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 . Waveney Town Apartment is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waveney Town Apartment start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waveney Town Apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

1 bedroom holiday home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

1 bedroom holiday home, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

1 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 1 bedroom holiday home start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Cahersiveen in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

9 Secret Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

9 Secret Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

9 Secret Cottage in East 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 . 9 Secret Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 9 Secret Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Secret Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

 

 

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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