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

Highland Holiday House in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Highland Holiday House, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Highland Holiday House self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Highland Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Holiday House


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

Spindrift in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Spindrift, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Spindrift in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spindrift is close to the beach. Prices at Spindrift start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spindrift


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

7 Jetty Street in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

7 Jetty Street, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

7 Jetty Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 7 Jetty Street is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 7 Jetty Street start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Jetty Street


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

The Roost in Holt, Norfolk, East England

The Roost, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Roost in East 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 and features include: Garden . The Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Roost start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Roost


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

112 High Street in Blakeney, Norfolk, East England

112 High Street, Blakeney

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

112 High Street 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: Open Fire/woodburner . 112 High Street is close to the beach. 112 High Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 112 High Street start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 112 High Street


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Wellington

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

Mill Holm Cottage in Cherington, Oxfordshire, Central England

Mill Holm Cottage, Cherington

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Mill Holm Cottage self catering accommodation in Cherington, 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at Mill Holm Cottage start from £546 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Holm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom holiday home in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Bude

Breaks in CornwallSouth 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: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Seaside Holiday Villa in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa, Rosemarkie

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seaside Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Holiday Villa start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Holiday Villa


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

Beautiful Historic Mansion in Meigle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Beautiful Historic Mansion, Meigle

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Beautiful Historic Mansion self catering accommodation in Meigle, Perthshire sleeps 23. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beautiful Historic Mansion start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beautiful Historic Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available 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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