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

Old School Cottages in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old School Cottages, Lyneham

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old School Cottages self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 1. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old School Cottages start from £1946 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School Cottages


Golf close by Garden

2 bedroom cottage in St Agnes, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, St Agnes

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £260 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Postmasters in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Postmasters, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Postmasters 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Postmasters is close to the beach. Prices at Postmasters start from £550 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Postmasters


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

209 The Pavilion in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

209 The Pavilion, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

209 The Pavilion 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 . Prices at 209 The Pavilion start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 209 The Pavilion customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 209 The Pavilion


Sleeps 2 209 The Pavilion Customer Feedback and Reviews

Barkla Cottage in Barkla Shop, Cornwall, South West England

Barkla Cottage, Barkla Shop

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barkla Cottage self catering accommodation in Barkla Shop, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barkla Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barkla Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barkla Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Andrews Prospect in Wood Dalling, Norfolk, East England

St Andrews Prospect, Wood Dalling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

St Andrews Prospect 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at St Andrews Prospect start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Andrews Prospect customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Andrews Prospect


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden St Andrews Prospect Customer Feedback and Reviews

Granary Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Granary Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Granary Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Granary Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granary Cottage start from £633 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granary Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Harbour Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Harbour Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Harbour Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Harbour Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Harbour Cottage start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Happidays in Eccles Beach, Norfolk, East England

Happidays, Eccles Beach

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Happidays in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Happidays is close to the beach. Happidays does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Happidays start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Happidays customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Happidays


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Happidays Customer Feedback and Reviews

The White House in Croyde, Devon, South West England

The White House, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The White House in South West 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 Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The White House is close to the beach. The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £1410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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 9961 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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