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

Weathervane in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Weathervane, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Weathervane 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: Detached Garden . Weathervane is close to the beach. Prices at Weathervane start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weathervane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cleggan is close to the beach. Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Honeysuckle in Treligga, Cornwall, South West England

Honeysuckle, Treligga

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Honeysuckle self catering accommodation in Treligga, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Honeysuckle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom holiday home in Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Mallaig

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This 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. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £361 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


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

1 Brick Kiln Barns in Dilham, Norfolk, East England

1 Brick Kiln Barns, Dilham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Brick Kiln Barns self catering accommodation in Dilham, Norfolk sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 Brick Kiln Barns start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Brick Kiln Barns customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Brick Kiln Barns


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 1 Brick Kiln Barns Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 bedroom cottage in Maidstone, Kent, South East England

2 bedroom cottage, Maidstone

Breaks in KentSouth East England

2 bedroom cottage in South East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £575 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Coach House in Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Plumstead

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Scaldbeck House in Morston, Norfolk, East England

Scaldbeck House, Morston

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Scaldbeck House self catering accommodation in Morston, Norfolk sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Scaldbeck House is close to the beach. Prices at Scaldbeck House start from £3500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Scaldbeck House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Modern luxury lodge in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Modern luxury lodge, Braemar

Breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Modern luxury lodge self catering accommodation in Braemar, Aberdeenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Modern luxury lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Modern luxury lodge


Sleeps 8 Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The Hideaway in Witton Bridge, Norfolk, East England

The Hideaway, Witton Bridge

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Hideaway in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hideaway start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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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