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

Tantivy Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Tantivy Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tantivy 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tantivy Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Tantivy Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tantivy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Clarendon House in Fowey, Cornwall, South West England

Clarendon House, Fowey

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Clarendon House self catering accommodation in Fowey, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clarendon House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clarendon House start from £842 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clarendon House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Byre in Braithwaite, Cumbria, North West England

The Byre, Braithwaite

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Byre self catering accommodation in Braithwaite, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Byre start from £403 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Byre


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bay Tree Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bay Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Bay Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dairy Cottage in Roughton, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Cottage, Roughton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Roughton, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £63 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Dairy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Daisy Dell Cottage in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Daisy Dell Cottage, Kingham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Daisy Dell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Daisy Dell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Dell Cottage start from £824 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Dell Cottage


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

Santa Monica in Sea Palling, Norfolk, East England

Santa Monica, Sea Palling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Santa Monica in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Santa Monica is close to the beach. Santa Monica does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Santa Monica start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Santa Monica customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Santa Monica


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Santa Monica Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 bedroom holiday home in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 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. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Summerville in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Summerville, Lynmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Summerville 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Summerville is close to the beach. Prices at Summerville start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Summerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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