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

Seascape in North Gap, Norfolk, East England

Seascape, North Gap

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seascape in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Seascape is close to the beach. Seascape does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Seascape customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Seascape Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sand Dunes in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sand Dunes, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sand Dunes in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sand Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sand Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sand Dunes start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sand Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lodge in Whichford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Lodge, Whichford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Lodge self catering accommodation in Whichford, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge start from £758 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Lochgilphead

Breaks in ArgyllHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £421 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by

Keepers Cottage in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Keepers Cottage, Dereham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Keepers Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Keepers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Jaffa Cottage in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire, South West England

Jaffa Cottage, Great Witcombe

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Jaffa Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Witcombe, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Jaffa Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jaffa Cottage start from £505 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaffa Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carrick in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Coast

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick is close to the beach. Prices at Carrick start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


Close to the Beach

Gannon Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Gannon Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Gannon Cottage in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Gannon Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gannon Cottage start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gannon Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Riverside Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Riverside Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Riverside 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Rosecroft in Holt, Norfolk, East England

Rosecroft, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rosecroft 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: Garden . Rosecroft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosecroft start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rosecroft customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rosecroft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Rosecroft Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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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Cottage Holiday Favourites