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

Old Police House in Marazion, Cornwall, South West England

Old Police House, Marazion

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Old Police House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Police House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old Police House start from £1576 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police House


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

The Cottage in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Cottage, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Cottage in East 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 and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden The Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

1 Blackshore Cottages in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

1 Blackshore Cottages, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

1 Blackshore Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 1 Blackshore Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 1 Blackshore Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Blackshore Cottages start from £410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Blackshore Cottages


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Laurels in Fakenham, Norfolk, East England

The Laurels, Fakenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Laurels in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at The Laurels start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Laurels customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Laurels


Sleeps 6 Garden The Laurels Customer Feedback and Reviews

10 Royal Chalet Park in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

10 Royal Chalet Park, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Royal Chalet Park 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: Garden . 10 Royal Chalet Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . 10 Royal Chalet Park does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 10 Royal Chalet Park start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Royal Chalet Park customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Royal Chalet Park


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Royal Chalet Park Customer Feedback and Reviews

2 Nil-Desperandum in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

2 Nil-Desperandum, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

2 Nil-Desperandum in East 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 . It also has Internet access. 2 Nil-Desperandum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Nil-Desperandum start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Nil-Desperandum


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Castlebaldwin in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Castlebaldwin, Lough Arrow

Breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Castlebaldwin self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlebaldwin start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebaldwin


Fishing close by Golf close by

Merchants Court in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Merchants Court, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Merchants Court 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 . Merchants Court is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Merchants Court start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Merchants Court customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Merchants Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Merchants Court Customer Feedback and Reviews

8 Stone Cottages in Saxmundham, Suffolk, East England

8 Stone Cottages, Saxmundham

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 Stone Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Stone Cottages start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Stone Cottages


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Barn in Bradenham, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Bradenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn in East 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 and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Barn start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner The Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

 

 

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 9961 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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