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

Hightide in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hightide, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hightide in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 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. Hightide is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hightide start from £855 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hightide


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Corner Cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

Corner Cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Corner Cottage in South West 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 . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Winterhope Farm Cottage in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Winterhope Farm Cottage, Lockerbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Winterhope Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Winterhope Farm Cottage start from £368 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Winterhope Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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

Black Swann Apartment in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, Central England

Black Swann Apartment, Woodstock

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Black Swann Apartment self catering accommodation in Woodstock, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Black Swann Apartment start from £616 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Swann Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Perch Close in Crantock, Cornwall, South West England

Perch Close, Crantock

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Perch Close self catering accommodation in Crantock, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Perch Close is close to the beach. Perch Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Perch Close start from £453 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Perch Close


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

The Dolls House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Dolls House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Dolls House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Dolls House is close to the beach. The Dolls House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dolls House start from £563 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dolls House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Cosy Nest in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Cosy Nest, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Cosy Nest 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 . Prices at Cosy Nest start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nest


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cheddar View in Cheddar, Somerset, South West England

Cheddar View, Cheddar

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Cheddar View in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Cheddar View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cheddar View start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cheddar View


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Castle Apartment in Montrose, Angus, East Scotland

Castle Apartment, Montrose

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Castle Apartment self catering accommodation in Montrose, Angus sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Castle Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Castle Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Apartment start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Apartment


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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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