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

Lakeside House in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire, South West England

Lakeside House, Fossebridge

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Lakeside House self catering accommodation in Fossebridge, Gloucestershire sleeps 1. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lakeside House 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 Lakeside House start from £2015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside House


Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Dairymans Cottage in Melton Constable, Norfolk, East England

Dairymans Cottage, Melton Constable

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairymans Cottage in East 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 . Prices at Dairymans Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairymans Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairymans Cottage


Sleeps 2 Dairymans Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

4 The Craighurst in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

4 The Craighurst, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

4 The Craighurst in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 4 The Craighurst is close to the beach. Prices at 4 The Craighurst start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 The Craighurst


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Passion Flower Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Passion Flower Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Passion Flower Cottage in East 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 . It also has Internet access. Passion Flower Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Passion Flower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Passion Flower Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Passion Flower Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holiday Lodge with pool in Corran, Argyll, West Scotland

Holiday Lodge with pool, Corran

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Holiday 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 . Holiday Lodge with pool does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holiday Lodge with pool start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holiday Lodge with pool


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

College Mews in Framlingham, Suffolk, East England

College Mews, Framlingham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

College Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. College Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at College Mews start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about College Mews


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £570 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Horseshoes in Beccles, Suffolk, East England

The Horseshoes, Beccles

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Horseshoes in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 13. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Horseshoes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . The Horseshoes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Horseshoes start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Horseshoes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Unique Fishing Station in St Cyrus, Angus, East Scotland

Unique Fishing Station, St Cyrus

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Unique Fishing Station self catering accommodation in St Cyrus, Angus sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Unique Fishing Station does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Fishing Station start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Fishing Station


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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