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

2 bedroom apartment in West Bay, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom apartment, West Bay

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £420 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Old Brewery in Tisbury, Wiltshire, South West England

The Old Brewery, Tisbury

Breaks in WiltshireSouth West England

The Old Brewery self catering accommodation in Tisbury, Wiltshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Brewery start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Brewery


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

1 Cove Bottom Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Cove Bottom Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Cove Bottom Cottages in East England has a 3 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 . Prices at 1 Cove Bottom Cottages start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cove Bottom Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Reevey Garden Cottage in Kempsford, Gloucestershire, South West England

Reevey Garden Cottage, Kempsford

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Reevey Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Kempsford, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Reevey Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reevey Garden Cottage start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reevey Garden Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Guest Wing in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

The Guest Wing, Tenby

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

The Guest Wing self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Guest Wing start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Guest Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Mulberry Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Mulberry Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Mulberry 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mulberry Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulberry Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Bat Roost in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Bat Roost, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bat Roost in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bat Roost start from £1022 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bat Roost customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bat Roost


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Bat Roost Customer Feedback and Reviews

7 Roman Way in Brancaster, Norfolk, East England

7 Roman Way, Brancaster

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Roman Way in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . 7 Roman Way is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at 7 Roman Way start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 7 Roman Way customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 7 Roman Way


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden 7 Roman Way Customer Feedback and Reviews

Traditional shooting lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge, Newtonmore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 18. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional shooting lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional shooting lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional shooting lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

 

 

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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