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

Hebask in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Hebask, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hebask 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. Hebask is close to the beach. Prices at Hebask start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hebask


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

3 bedroom bungalow in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

Snowdrop Cottage in Little Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

Snowdrop Cottage, Little Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Snowdrop Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Snowdrop Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Snowdrop Cottage start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Snowdrop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Snowdrop Cottage


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

St Benets in Ludham, Norfolk, East England

St Benets, Ludham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Benets 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at St Benets start from £585 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Benets customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Benets


Sleeps 8 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner St Benets Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Stables in Snape, Suffolk, East England

The Stables, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Stables 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 . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £343 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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 Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Prices at Bundoran start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach

Fox's Hideaway in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Fox's Hideaway, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fox's Hideaway in South West 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 fishing . Fox's Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fox's Hideaway start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fox's Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

1 bedroom apartment in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

1 bedroom apartment, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

1 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £335 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Paules Fenn in Walberswick, Suffolk, East England

Paules Fenn, Walberswick

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Paules Fenn in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Paules Fenn is close to the beach. Prices at Paules Fenn start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paules Fenn


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Church Cottage in Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Church Cottage, Catfield

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Church Cottage start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner Church Cottage 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 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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