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

Bramble Cottage in Sedbergh, Cumbria, North West England

Bramble Cottage, Sedbergh

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Sedbergh, Cumbria sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Bramble Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Scrumpy Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Scrumpy Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Scrumpy 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Scrumpy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Scrumpy Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scrumpy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Townhouse in Newmarket, Suffolk, East England

Townhouse, Newmarket

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Townhouse self catering accommodation in Newmarket, Suffolk sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Townhouse start from £793 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Townhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Storehouse in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

The Storehouse, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Storehouse in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at The Storehouse start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Storehouse customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Storehouse


Sleeps 4 The Storehouse Customer Feedback and Reviews

Middle Cottage in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Middle Cottage, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Middle 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Middle Cottage is close to the beach. Middle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middle Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Middle Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Middle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Middle Cottage 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

St Andrews Prospect in Wood Dalling, Norfolk, East England

St Andrews Prospect, Wood Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Andrews Prospect 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at St Andrews Prospect start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Andrews Prospect customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Andrews Prospect


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden St Andrews Prospect Customer Feedback and Reviews

Old Beans Cottage in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Old Beans Cottage, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Old Beans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fakenham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Old Beans Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Beans Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old Beans Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Old Beans Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Crows Nest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Crows Nest, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Crows Nest in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Crows Nest is close to the beach. Prices at The Crows Nest start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Crows Nest


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

5 bedroom holiday home in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

5 bedroom holiday home, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 5 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 5 bedroom holiday home start from £720 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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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