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

Traditional Estate Cottage in Dunglass, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

Traditional Estate Cottage, Dunglass

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

Traditional Estate Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunglass, East Lothian sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional Estate Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional Estate Cottage start from £620 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional Estate Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Stone's Throw in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Stone's Throw, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Stone's Throw in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stone's Throw is close to the beach. Stone's Throw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stone's Throw start from £355 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone's Throw


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Courtyard Cottage in Stiffkey, Norfolk, East England

Courtyard Cottage, Stiffkey

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Courtyard Cottage self catering accommodation in Stiffkey, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Courtyard Cottage is close to the beach. Courtyard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Courtyard Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Courtyard Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Courtyard Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Courtyard Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Greengages Lodge in Wroxham, Norfolk, East England

Greengages Lodge, Wroxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Greengages Lodge self catering accommodation in Wroxham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge 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. Prices at Greengages Lodge start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greengages Lodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

South Flat in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

South Flat, Wells-next-the-Sea

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

South Flat in East 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 and features include: Garden . South Flat is close to the beach. Prices at South Flat start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected South Flat customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about South Flat


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden South Flat Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Brechin, Angus, East Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Brechin

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in East Scotland 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 2 bedroom cottage start from £415 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 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 fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


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

Sentinel Lodge in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sentinel Lodge, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sentinel Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Lodge 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. Prices at Sentinel Lodge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sentinel Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sentinel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Sentinel Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Riverside Country House in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Riverside Country House, Aberchirder

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Riverside Country House self catering accommodation in Aberchirder, Aberdeenshire sleeps 12. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Riverside Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Country House


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

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

 

 

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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