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

Lupin Cottage in Bibury, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lupin Cottage, Bibury

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lupin Cottage self catering accommodation in Bibury, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lupin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lupin Cottage start from £872 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lupin Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Briallen in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Briallen, Pembroke

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Briallen self catering accommodation in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Briallen start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Briallen


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

1 White Horse Cottages in Hempstead, Norfolk, East England

1 White Horse Cottages, Hempstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 White Horse Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 White Horse Cottages start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 White Horse Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ashtree Cottage in Muddiford, Devon, South West England

Ashtree Cottage, Muddiford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ashtree Cottage 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ashtree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ashtree Cottage start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ashtree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Apple Tree Cottage in Denston, Suffolk, East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Denston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Apple Tree Cottage in East England has a 3 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 Apple Tree Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

3 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 The Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 3 The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 The Haven start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

Quinces in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Quinces, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quinces in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Quinces is close to the beach. Quinces does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Quinces start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quinces


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Ferndale House in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Ferndale House, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ferndale House 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 . It also has Internet access. Ferndale House is close to the beach. Ferndale House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ferndale House start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferndale House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Cobblestones in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Cobblestones, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cobblestones in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cobblestones start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cobblestones customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cobblestones


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Cobblestones Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rainbow Cottage in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

Rainbow Cottage, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rainbow Cottage 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 . Rainbow Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rainbow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rainbow Cottage start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rainbow Cottage


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

 

 

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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