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

Burtons Farm Barn in Loddon, Norfolk, East England

Burtons Farm Barn, Loddon

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Burtons Farm 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 . Burtons Farm Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burtons Farm Barn start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Burtons Farm Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Burtons Farm Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Burtons Farm Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

3 bedroom cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

2 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 Barge Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 2 Barge Cottages start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

Moot Green House in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Moot Green House, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Moot Green House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Moot Green House is close to the beach. Moot Green House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moot Green House start from £720 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moot Green House


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

2 bedroom cottage in Par, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Par

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £405 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


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

Ocean Side in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Ocean Side, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ocean Side in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ocean Side is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ocean Side does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Side start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Side


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Ivy Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Ivy Cottage, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Ivy Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

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

Westhall Manor in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Westhall Manor, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Westhall Manor self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Westhall Manor start from £565 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westhall Manor


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 bedroom holiday home in Chard, Devon, South West England

4 bedroom holiday home, Chard

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


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 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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Cottage Holiday Favourites