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

Shan-Lea in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Shan-Lea, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Shan-Lea in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . Shan-Lea is close to the beach. Shan-Lea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shan-Lea start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shan-Lea


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Little Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Little Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Honeysuckle Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Honeysuckle Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Honeysuckle Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Secret Garden in Wenhaston, Suffolk, East England

Secret Garden, Wenhaston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Secret Garden 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 Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Secret Garden start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Secret Garden


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Top Flat at Morlais in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Top Flat at Morlais, Rhosneigr

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Top Flat at Morlais self catering accommodation in Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Top Flat at Morlais does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Top Flat at Morlais start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Flat at Morlais


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Samphire House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Samphire House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Samphire House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Samphire House is close to the beach. Prices at Samphire House start from £887 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Midda Beck in Aldringham, Suffolk, East England

Midda Beck, Aldringham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Midda Beck in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Midda Beck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Midda Beck start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Midda Beck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Lowenek in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Lowenek, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lowenek self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Lowenek is close to the beach. Lowenek does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lowenek start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lowenek


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

8 Stone Cottages in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

8 Stone Cottages, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 Stone Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Stone Cottages start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Stone Cottages


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ashtree Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Ashtree Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ashtree Cottage 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 and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ashtree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashtree Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashtree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

 

 

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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