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

The Old Stables in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk, East England

The Old Stables, Great Waldingfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Old Stables self catering accommodation in Great Waldingfield, Suffolk sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . The Old Stables is close to the beach. The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Lavender Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Lavender Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Lavender Cottage 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: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Lavender Cottage start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lavender Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden Games room

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

May House in Poulton, Gloucestershire, South West England

May House, Poulton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

May House self catering accommodation in Poulton, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at May House start from £2165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about May House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Church View Cottage in Great Snoring, Norfolk, East England

Church View Cottage, Great Snoring

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church View Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View Cottage start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church View Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church View Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Church View Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Greenacres in Iken, Suffolk, East England

Greenacres, Iken

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Greenacres in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Oriole Drive in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Oriole Drive, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Oriole Drive 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 . Prices at Oriole Drive start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Oriole Drive customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Oriole Drive


Sleeps 4 Oriole Drive Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tuesday House in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

Tuesday House, Sedgeford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Tuesday 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tuesday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuesday House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Tuesday House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Tuesday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Tuesday House 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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