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

Mor in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Mor, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mor self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Mor is close to the beach. Mor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mor start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mor


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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

4 bedroom holiday home, Barnstaple

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

4 bedroom holiday home 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £600 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Highbury House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Highbury House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Highbury House self catering accommodation in Southwold, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Highbury House is close to the beach. Prices at Highbury House start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbury House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Quay Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Quay Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quay Cottage in South West 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 . Quay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Quay Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

The Mill House in Lee, Devon, South West England

The Mill House, Lee

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Mill House in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. The Mill House is close to the beach. Prices at The Mill House start from £1090 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mill House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Skibbereen is close to the beach. Prices at Skibbereen start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Close to the Beach

Cuckoo's Rest in South Molton, Devon, South West England

Cuckoo's Rest, South Molton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cuckoo's Rest in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cuckoo's Rest does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuckoo's Rest start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuckoo's Rest


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Games room

The Barn in Binham, Norfolk, East England

The Barn, Binham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Barn 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chandlers Court in Instow, Devon, South West England

Chandlers Court, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chandlers Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Chandlers Court is close to the beach. Prices at Chandlers Court start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chandlers Court


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Pentire Farm Wing in New Polzeath, Cornwall, South West England

Pentire Farm Wing, New Polzeath

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pentire Farm Wing self catering accommodation in New Polzeath, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pentire Farm Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pentire Farm Wing start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pentire Farm Wing


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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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