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

17 The Green in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

17 The Green, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 The Green in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 17 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 The Green start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 The Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 The Green


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 17 The Green Customer Feedback and Reviews

Vicarys House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Vicarys House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Vicarys House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Vicarys House is close to the beach. Vicarys House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Vicarys House start from £510 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Vicarys House


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

Coots in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Coots, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Coots self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Coots is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Coots start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coots


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rossaraune in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rossaraune, Claremorris

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rossaraune self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rossaraune does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossaraune start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossaraune


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 Weston Square in Holt, Norfolk, East England

9 Weston Square, Holt

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

9 Weston Square 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 . 9 Weston Square is close to the beach. Prices at 9 Weston Square start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Weston Square


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach

Avocet Cottage in Dersingham, Norfolk, East England

Avocet Cottage, Dersingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Avocet Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Avocet Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avocet Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avocet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Spinney in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Spinney, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Spinney in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Spinney is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Spinney start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Spinney


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

1 bedroom cottage in Elgin, Morayshire, East Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Elgin

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in East Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £292 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Cliff Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cliff Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cliff Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cliff Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cliff Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cliff Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mission Hall in Docking, Norfolk, East England

Mission Hall, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Mission Hall in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mission Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mission Hall start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Mission Hall customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Mission Hall


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Mission Hall 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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