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

The Old Stores in Ledbury, Herefordshire, West England

The Old Stores, Ledbury

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

The Old Stores self catering accommodation in Ledbury, Herefordshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Stores does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Stores start from £726 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Stores


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Browhill in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Browhill, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Browhill in South West 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 and features include: Detached Garden . Browhill is close to the beach. Browhill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Browhill start from £479 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Browhill


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Maltsters Yard in Norwich, Norfolk, East England

Maltsters Yard, Norwich

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Maltsters Yard in East 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 . Prices at Maltsters Yard start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Maltsters Yard customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Maltsters Yard


Sleeps 4 Maltsters Yard Customer Feedback and Reviews

Crag Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Crag Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Crag Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Crag Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Crag Cottage start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crag Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Little Silver in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Little Silver, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Silver in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Little Silver does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Silver start from £370 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Silver


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Keynvor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Keynvor, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Keynvor self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Keynvor is close to the beach. Prices at Keynvor start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keynvor


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Hill View House in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, South East England

Hill View House, Freshwater

Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England

Hill View House self catering accommodation in Freshwater, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hill View House start from £887 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hill View House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Tides Edge in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Tides Edge, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Tides Edge in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Tides Edge is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Tides Edge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tides Edge start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tides Edge


Sleeps 6 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Barracks Cottages in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

1 Barracks Cottages, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Barracks Cottages 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Barracks Cottages start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Barracks Cottages


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Historic Jacobean Cottage in Longtown, Cumbria, North West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage, Longtown

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Historic Jacobean Cottage self catering accommodation in Longtown, Cumbria 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. Prices at Historic Jacobean Cottage start from £780 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Jacobean Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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