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

Flora Dora in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall, South West England

Flora Dora, Mylor Bridge

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Flora Dora self catering accommodation in Mylor Bridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Flora Dora does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flora Dora start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flora Dora


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Tucked Away in Linkinhorne, Cornwall, South West England

Tucked Away, Linkinhorne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Tucked Away self catering accommodation in Linkinhorne, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Tucked Away does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tucked Away start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tucked Away


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Ruston Lodge in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

Ruston Lodge, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ruston Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 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 Ruston Lodge start from £526 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ruston Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ruston Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Ruston Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Dartmoor Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Dartmoor Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dartmoor Cottage self catering accommodation in Umberleigh, Devon sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dartmoor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dartmoor Cottage start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dartmoor Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Aldeburgh Dawn in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Aldeburgh Dawn, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Aldeburgh Dawn 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. Aldeburgh Dawn is close to the beach. Prices at Aldeburgh Dawn start from £353 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aldeburgh Dawn


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Owl Barn in Runham, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Runham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Owl Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Owl Barn start from £221 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Ivy Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Ivy 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ivy Cottage is close to the beach. Ivy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £634 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Cobblestones in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Cobblestones, Northrepps

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Cobblestones in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cobblestones start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Cobblestones customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Cobblestones


Sleeps 2 Internet WIFI available Cobblestones Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sunnyside At Granville Point in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sunnyside At Granville Point, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sunnyside At Granville Point in South West 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 . Sunnyside At Granville Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sunnyside At Granville Point start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside At Granville Point


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

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

 

 

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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Cottage Holiday Favourites