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

Ransome Lodge in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Ransome Lodge, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ransome Lodge in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ransome Lodge start from £430 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ransome Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Bluebell Cottage in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Bluebell Cottage, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bluebell Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bluebell Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Bluebell Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Surgery in Bishops Castle, Shropshire, West England

The Old Surgery, Bishops Castle

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Old Surgery self catering accommodation in Bishops Castle, Shropshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Old Surgery start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Surgery


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sentinel Lodge in Thursford, Norfolk, East England

Sentinel Lodge, Thursford

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Sentinel Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sentinel Lodge start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Sentinel Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Sentinel Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Sentinel Lodge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Pendennis in Treknow, Cornwall, South West England

Pendennis, Treknow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pendennis self catering accommodation in Treknow, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pendennis does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pendennis start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pendennis


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Heron Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Heron Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Heron 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. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Heron Cottage start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heron Cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Athel Cottage in Blythburgh, Suffolk, East England

Athel Cottage, Blythburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Athel Cottage 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Athel Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Captains House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains House, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains 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 . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Captains House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Captains House start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


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

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

Mill Holm Cottage in Cherington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mill Holm Cottage, Cherington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mill Holm Cottage self catering accommodation in Cherington, Oxfordshire 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Mill Holm Cottage start from £546 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Holm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available 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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