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

Treath in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Treath, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Treath self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Treath is close to the beach. Treath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Treath start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Treath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moon Beam in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Moon Beam, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moon Beam self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moon Beam start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moon Beam customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moon Beam


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Moon Beam Customer Feedback and Reviews

Holiday House for golfers in Leuchars, Fife, Central Scotland

Holiday House for golfers, Leuchars

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Holiday House for golfers self catering accommodation in Leuchars, Fife sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Holiday House for golfers start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday House for golfers


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Old Stables in Felmingham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Stables, Felmingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Stables 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 Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stables start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Stables


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner The Old Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

East Burrow Farm in Crediton, Devon, South West England

East Burrow Farm, Crediton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

East Burrow Farm in South West 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 . Activities close by include horse riding . East Burrow Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Burrow Farm start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Burrow Farm


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Games room

Starlings in Yoxford, Suffolk, East England

Starlings, Yoxford

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Starlings in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Starlings start from £669 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Starlings


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ferryside in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

Ferryside, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Ferryside self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ferryside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ferryside start from £937 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferryside


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bakers Cottage in Ludham, Norfolk, East England

Bakers Cottage, Ludham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bakers 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 . Prices at Bakers Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bakers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bakers Cottage


Sleeps 2 Bakers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Swallows in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

The Swallows, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Swallows in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom luxury 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 The Swallows start from £477 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Swallows


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Blackjack Mews in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackjack Mews, Cirencester

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackjack Mews self catering accommodation in Cirencester, Gloucestershire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Blackjack Mews start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackjack Mews


Sleeps 2

 

 

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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