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

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlegregory start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Coach House in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £745 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Little Flint in Little Fransham, Norfolk, East England

Little Flint, Little Fransham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Little Flint 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Little Flint does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Flint start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Flint customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Flint


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Little Flint Customer Feedback and Reviews

Rowan Villa in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Rowan Villa, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Rowan Villa in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Rowan Villa is close to the beach. Rowan Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rowan Villa start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rowan Villa


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

Bowood Barn in Torrington, Devon, South West England

Bowood Barn, Torrington

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bowood Barn in South West 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Bowood Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bowood Barn start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bowood Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Millers Lodge in Buxton with Lammas, Norfolk, East England

Millers Lodge, Buxton with Lammas

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Millers Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Millers Lodge start from £403 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millers Lodge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by

Thatchers Leggett in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Thatchers Leggett, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Thatchers Leggett in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Thatchers Leggett is close to the beach. Thatchers Leggett does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thatchers Leggett start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatchers Leggett


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Exmoor Cottage in Umberleigh, Devon, South West England

Exmoor Cottage, Umberleigh

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Exmoor Cottage self catering accommodation in Umberleigh, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Exmoor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exmoor Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exmoor Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Belle Plage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Belle Plage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Belle Plage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Belle Plage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Belle Plage start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Plage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Luxury self catering

Manor Farm Cottage in Reepham, Norfolk, East England

Manor Farm Cottage, Reepham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Manor Farm 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Manor Farm Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Manor Farm Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Manor Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Manor Farm 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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