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

The Old Dairy in Arthog, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Old Dairy, Arthog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Old Dairy self catering accommodation in Arthog, Gwynedd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Dairy start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Dairy


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pond Cottage in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Pond Cottage, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pond Cottage in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pond Cottage start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pond Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pond Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Pond Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Old Police House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Old Police House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Old Police House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Police House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old Police House start from £1576 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Eelsfoot Cottage in Henley Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Eelsfoot Cottage, Henley Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Eelsfoot Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Eelsfoot Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eelsfoot Cottage start from £539 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eelsfoot Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Lodge at Cape Wrath


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

Seacroft in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Seacroft, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Seacroft in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Seacroft is close to the beach. Prices at Seacroft start from £981 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seacroft


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

The Retreat in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Retreat start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Swallow Barn in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Swallow Barn, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Swallow Barn 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Swallow Barn start from £492 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Windrush House in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, South West England

Windrush House, Bourton-on-the-Water

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Windrush House self catering accommodation in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Windrush House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windrush House start from £876 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windrush House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Morryb in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

Morryb, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Morryb self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. 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 Morryb start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morryb


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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