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

Fuchsia Cottage in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Fuchsia Cottage, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fuchsia Cottage 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 and features include: Garden . Fuchsia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fuchsia Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fuchsia Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fuchsia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Fuchsia Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Williams Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Williams Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Williams Cottage in South West England has a 3 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 . Williams Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Williams Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Williams Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Williams Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Lodge with Pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Lodge with Pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Lodge with Pool self catering accommodation in Corran, Argyll sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Lodge with Pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lodge with Pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lodge with Pool


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

Wee House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Wee House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Wee House 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: Garden . Wee House is close to the beach. Prices at Wee House start from £462 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wee House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Bure Reach in Lammas, Norfolk, East England

Bure Reach, Lammas

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bure Reach 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 . Prices at Bure Reach start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bure Reach


Sleeps 4

Spindrift in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Spindrift, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Spindrift in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spindrift is close to the beach. Prices at Spindrift start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

The Nest in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Nest, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Nest self catering accommodation in Aldeburgh, Suffolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. The Nest is close to the beach. The Nest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nest start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nest


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

East Farm Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham, North East England

East Farm Cottage, Middleton-In-Teesdale

Breaks in County DurhamNorth East England

East Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton-In-Teesdale, County Durham sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . East Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Farm Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Milltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Milltown, Lakes of Killarney

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Milltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Milltown is close to the beach. Milltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milltown start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milltown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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 9963 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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