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

Hayloft At Kemps Farm in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Hayloft At Kemps Farm, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Hayloft At Kemps Farm in South West 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 . It also has Internet access. Hayloft At Kemps Farm is close to the beach. Hayloft At Kemps Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft At Kemps Farm start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft At Kemps Farm


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Jasmine Cottage in Wroxton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Jasmine Cottage, Wroxton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Jasmine Cottage self catering accommodation in Wroxton, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jasmine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jasmine Cottage start from £348 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jasmine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Morryb in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Morryb, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Morryb 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. Morryb is close to the beach. Prices at Morryb start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Morryb


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Barnaby Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Barnaby Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Barnaby Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barnaby Cottage is close to the beach. Barnaby Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barnaby Cottage start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnaby Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flat 7 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 7 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 7 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 7 Clifton Court start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 7 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

3 The Haven in Thorpeness, Suffolk, East England

3 The Haven, Thorpeness

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

3 The Haven in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 3 The Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 3 The Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 The Haven start from £825 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 The Haven


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

Cottage Barn in Jacobstow, Cornwall, South West England

Cottage Barn, Jacobstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cottage Barn self catering accommodation in Jacobstow, Cornwall sleeps 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 . Cottage Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cottage Barn start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cottage Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 The Dunes in Leiston, Suffolk, East England

2 The Dunes, Leiston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 The Dunes in East England has a 3 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 . 2 The Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 2 The Dunes start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Dunes


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden

Just-a-Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Just-a-Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Just-a-Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Just-a-Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Just-a-Cottage start from £461 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Just-a-Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden

Old Stables in Crawley, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old Stables, Crawley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old Stables self catering accommodation in Crawley, 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. Prices at Old Stables start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Stables


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 9961 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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