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

Taw Valley Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Taw Valley Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Taw Valley Cottage in South West England has a 4 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Taw Valley Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Taw Valley Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden

Colan Barton in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Colan Barton, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Colan Barton in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Colan Barton start from £1295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colan Barton


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Yeo Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Yeo Cottage, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Yeo Cottage 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: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Yeo Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Yeo Cottage start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Yeo Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Drift Cottage in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Drift Cottage, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Drift Cottage 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 . Drift Cottage is close to the beach. Drift Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drift Cottage start from £558 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drift Cottage


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

Clearwater in Instow, Devon, South West England

Clearwater, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Clearwater in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Clearwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Clearwater start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clearwater


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Moore Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Moore Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moore 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 . It also has Internet access. Moore Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Moore Cottage start from £407 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moore Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Moore Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Former Hotel and Church Ruin in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin self catering accommodation in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Former Hotel and Church Ruin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Former Hotel and Church Ruin start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Former Hotel and Church Ruin


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Scatho in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Scatho, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Scatho 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: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Scatho is close to the beach. Scatho does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scatho start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scatho


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cowrie Cottage in Portknockie, Banffshire, East Scotland

Cowrie Cottage, Portknockie

Breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Cowrie Cottage self catering accommodation in Portknockie, Banffshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cowrie Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cowrie Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cowrie Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cowrie Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Easy walking close by

Flat 22 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 22 Clifton Court in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 22 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 22 Clifton Court start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 22 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool 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 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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