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

Flat 30 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 30 Clifton Court in South West 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 and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 30 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 30 Clifton Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 30 Clifton Court


Sleeps 2 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

The Dower House in Uley, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Dower House, Uley

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Dower House self catering accommodation in Uley, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Dower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dower House start from £735 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dower House


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden 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

Corner Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Corner Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Corner Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ocean Side in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ocean Side, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Side 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 . It also has Internet access. Ocean Side is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ocean Side does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Side start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Side


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Nemo in Westward Ho, Devon, South West England

Nemo, Westward Ho

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Nemo in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Nemo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Nemo start from £420 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nemo


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

8 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

8 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 The Haven in East England has a 4 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 8 The Haven start from £648 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Parke Cottage in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Parke Cottage, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Parke Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . Prices at Parke Cottage start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Parke Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Parke Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Parke Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Manor House in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Manor House, Bainbridge

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Manor House self catering accommodation in Bainbridge, North Yorkshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Manor House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Manor House start from £645 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Manor House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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