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

Mill Farm in Poundstock, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Farm, Poundstock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Farm self catering accommodation in Poundstock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Mill Farm start from £900 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Farm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Noxon Pond Cottage in Bream, Gloucestershire, South West England

Noxon Pond Cottage, Bream

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Noxon Pond Cottage self catering accommodation in Bream, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Noxon Pond Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noxon Pond Cottage start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noxon Pond Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Braydeston Cottage in Brundall, Norfolk, East England

Braydeston Cottage, Brundall

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Braydeston Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Braydeston Cottage start from £587 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Braydeston Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Braydeston Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Braydeston Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Withies in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

The Withies, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Withies 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 . It also has Internet access. The Withies is close to the beach. The Withies does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Withies start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Withies


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Croft Cottage in Goonhavern, Cornwall, South West England

Croft Cottage, Goonhavern

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Scatho in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Scatho, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Scatho self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Scatho is close to the beach. Scatho does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Scatho start from £640 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scatho


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Quay Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Quay Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quay Cottage 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 . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Fields View in West Rudham, Norfolk, East England

Fields View, West Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fields View 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: Detached . Prices at Fields View start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fields View customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fields View


Sleeps 2 Fields View Customer Feedback and Reviews

Fuchsia Cottage in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Fuchsia Cottage, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Fuchsia Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Fuchsia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fuchsia Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Fuchsia Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Fuchsia Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Fuchsia Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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 9963 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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