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

Pound Cottage in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, South West England

Pound Cottage, Lower Slaughter

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Pound Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £1165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kingfisher in Dulverton, Somerset, South West England

Kingfisher, Dulverton

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Kingfisher in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. 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 fishing . Kingfisher does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kingfisher start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Hollydale Cottage in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Hollydale Cottage, Lamorna

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Hollydale Cottage self catering accommodation in Lamorna, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Hollydale Cottage start from £378 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollydale Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apple Tree Cottage in Denston, Suffolk, East England

Apple Tree Cottage, Denston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Apple Tree 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 . Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Mansion with Swimming Pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Mansion with Swimming Pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Mansion with Swimming Pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Mansion with Swimming Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mansion with Swimming Pool start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mansion with Swimming Pool


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Shamrock Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage 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: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Shamrock Cottage is close to the beach. Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Spinney in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Spinney, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Spinney in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Spinney is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Spinney start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Miss Murphys House in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Miss Murphys House, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Miss Murphys House self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Miss Murphys House start from £511 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miss Murphys House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Pilgrims Progress in Bacton, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims Progress, Bacton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims Progress in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Pilgrims Progress is close to the beach. Pilgrims Progress does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims Progress start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pilgrims Progress customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pilgrims Progress


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Pilgrims Progress Customer Feedback and Reviews

Tewynn in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Tewynn, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tewynn self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tewynn is close to the beach. Prices at Tewynn start from £1245 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tewynn


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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