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

Wishing Well Cottage in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Wishing Well Cottage, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Wishing Well Cottage 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Wishing Well Cottage start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Wishing Well Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Wishing Well Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Wishing Well Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Braydeston Cottage in Brundall, Norfolk, East England

Braydeston Cottage, Brundall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Braydeston Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Braydeston Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Braydeston Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Braydeston Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Braydeston Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Captains Quarters in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains Quarters, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains Quarters in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Captains Quarters is close to the beach. Prices at Captains Quarters start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains Quarters


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Scaldbeck House in Morston, Norfolk, East England

Scaldbeck House, Morston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Scaldbeck House self catering accommodation in Morston, Norfolk sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Scaldbeck House is close to the beach. Prices at Scaldbeck House start from £3500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scaldbeck House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sunnycott in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, South East England

Sunnycott, Bembridge

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Sunnycott self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnycott start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnycott


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Meadowgreen in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Meadowgreen, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Meadowgreen in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Meadowgreen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowgreen start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowgreen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Shamrock Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Shamrock Cottage is close to the beach. Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rose Barn in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Rose Barn, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Rose Barn self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Barn start from £2815 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Barn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Anvil in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Anvil, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Anvil in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Anvil start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anvil


Sleeps 4 Garden

House Martins in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

House Martins, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

House Martins 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. House Martins is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . House Martins does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at House Martins start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about House Martins


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

 

 

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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