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

Corner Barn in Acle, Norfolk, East England

Corner Barn, Acle

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corner Barn 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 Garden . Prices at Corner Barn start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Corner Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Corner Barn


Sleeps 2 Garden Corner Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

West Saunton Barn in Braunton, Devon, South West England

West Saunton Barn, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

West Saunton Barn in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. West Saunton Barn is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . West Saunton Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at West Saunton Barn start from £615 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about West Saunton Barn


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available

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

The Blue Deck House in Weybourne, Norfolk, East England

The Blue Deck House, Weybourne

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Blue Deck House self catering accommodation in Weybourne, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . The Blue Deck House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Blue Deck House start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Blue Deck House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Blue Deck House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden The Blue Deck House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Samphire House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Samphire House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Samphire House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Samphire House is close to the beach. Prices at Samphire House start from £887 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Samphire House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Waves End in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Waves End, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Waves End in South West 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 . Waves End is close to the beach. Waves End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waves End start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waves End


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

4 bedroom cottage in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, North East England

4 bedroom cottage, Bridlington

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

4 bedroom cottage in North East England has a 5 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. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £575 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Orchard House in Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Orchard House, Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Orchard House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Orchard House start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Orchard House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Orchard House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Orchard House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Grosvenor Place Apartment in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grosvenor Place Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grosvenor Place Apartment start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grosvenor Place Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

2 bedroom holiday home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Sturminster Newton

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

2 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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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