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

The Cartlodge in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, East England

The Cartlodge, Bury St Edmunds

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Cartlodge 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cartlodge start from £323 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cartlodge


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Janeiro in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Janeiro, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Janeiro self catering accommodation in Mundesley, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Janeiro is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Janeiro start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Janeiro


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Cottage 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 . Rose Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Duck Cottage in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Duck Cottage, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Duck Cottage 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: Garden . Duck Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Duck Cottage start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duck Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

Large Country House in Clachan, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Clachan

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Clachan, Argyll sleeps 26. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

Sand Dunes in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Sand Dunes, Woolacombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sand Dunes in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Sand Dunes is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Sand Dunes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sand Dunes start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sand Dunes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Large Country Mansion in Abernethy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Large Country Mansion, Abernethy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Large Country Mansion self catering accommodation in Abernethy, Perthshire sleeps 15. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country Mansion does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country Mansion start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country Mansion


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

Barns Cottage in Middleton, Norfolk, East England

Barns Cottage, Middleton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barns Cottage in East England has a 4 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Barns Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barns Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barns Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barns Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Barns Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Harvest Moon in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Harvest Moon, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Harvest Moon self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Four poster bed . Prices at Harvest Moon start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harvest Moon customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harvest Moon


Sleeps 2 Harvest Moon Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Colintraive, Argyll, West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Colintraive

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in West 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 . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden 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 9963 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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