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

Castle Apartment (reduced) in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Castle Apartment (reduced), Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castle Apartment (reduced) self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Castle Apartment (reduced) does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Apartment (reduced) start from £940 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Apartment (reduced)


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Riverside Cottage in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

Riverside Cottage, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Riverside 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Hitchens Cottage in Happisburgh, Norfolk, East England

Hitchens Cottage, Happisburgh

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Hitchens Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Hitchens Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Hitchens Cottage start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Hitchens Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Hitchens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Hitchens Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Stables in Quidenham, Norfolk, East England

The Stables, Quidenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Stables 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stables is close to the beach. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Stables customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner The Stables Customer Feedback and Reviews

Station's End in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Station's End, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Station's End 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 . Station's End is close to the beach. Station's End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Station's End start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station's End


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Restored Fortified Castle in Cupar, Fife, Central Scotland

Restored Fortified Castle, Cupar

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Restored Fortified Castle self catering accommodation in Cupar, Fife sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Restored Fortified Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Restored Fortified Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Stylish Country House in Coldstream, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Stylish Country House, Coldstream

Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Stylish Country House self catering accommodation in Coldstream, Berwickshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Little Barn in Parracombe, Devon, South West England

Little Barn, Parracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Little Barn 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: Detached Garden . Little Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Barn start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Barn


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Gumstalls Barn in Lydney, Gloucestershire, West England

Gumstalls Barn, Lydney

Breaks in GloucestershireWest England

Gumstalls Barn self catering accommodation in Lydney, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Gumstalls Barn start from £1406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gumstalls Barn


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stour View in Mistley, Essex, East England

Stour View, Mistley

Breaks in EssexEast England

Stour View 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 . It also has Internet access. Stour View is close to the beach. Prices at Stour View start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stour View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

 

 

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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