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

Salar Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Salar Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Salar Cottage in South West 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Salar Cottage is close to the beach. Salar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salar Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salar Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rose Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rose Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

The Stables in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Stables, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Stables 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 . Prices at The Stables start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2

Janeiro in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Janeiro, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Janeiro self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Janeiro is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Janeiro start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Janeiro


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bos Lowen in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

Bos Lowen, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bos Lowen in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 0 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bos Lowen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bos Lowen start from £212 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bos Lowen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Hillside in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall, South West England

Hillside, St Anns Chapel

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hillside self catering accommodation in St Anns Chapel, Cornwall sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Hillside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillside start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Sunnyside in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sunnyside, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunnyside in East England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Sunnyside is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sunnyside start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burtons Farm Barn in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Burtons Farm Barn, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Burtons Farm Barn 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 . Burtons Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burtons Farm Barn start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Burtons Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Burtons Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Burtons Farm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Brittas Bay start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Close to the Beach Golf close by

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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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