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

Little Wick in Harracott, Devon, South West England

Little Wick, Harracott

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Wick 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 . It also has Internet access. Little Wick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Wick start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Wick


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Mallard Cottage in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Mallard Cottage, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mallard Cottage self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 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. Prices at Mallard Cottage start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallard Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Clayden's in Sudbury, Suffolk, East England

Clayden's, Sudbury

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Clayden's 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Clayden's does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clayden's start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clayden's


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


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

5 bedroom holiday home in Weare Giffard, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Weare Giffard

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £730 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Reclaim Cottage in Colkirk, Norfolk, East England

Reclaim Cottage, Colkirk

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Reclaim Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Reclaim Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reclaim Cottage start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Reclaim Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Reclaim Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Reclaim Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rural Holiday House in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Rural Holiday House, Castle Douglas

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Rural Holiday House self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rural Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rural Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rural Holiday House


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

Laneside in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Laneside, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Laneside in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Laneside is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Laneside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laneside start from £697 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laneside


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

Byways in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Byways, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Byways in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Byways is close to the beach. Byways does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Byways start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Byways


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Heron in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Heron, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Heron in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Heron does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heron start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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 9962 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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