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

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

Flat 27 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 27 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 27 Clifton Court in South West 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: Swimming Pool . Flat 27 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 27 Clifton Court start from £602 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 27 Clifton Court


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Shrimp Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Shrimp Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shrimp Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Shrimp Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Shrimp Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shrimp Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Albion House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Albion House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Albion House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Albion House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Albion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion House start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Albion House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Albion House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Albion House Customer Feedback and Reviews

Golebys Cottage in Hickling, Norfolk, East England

Golebys Cottage, Hickling

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Golebys 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Golebys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golebys Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Golebys Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Golebys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Golebys Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Old Band Room in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Old Band Room, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Old Band Room self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Band Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Band Room start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Band Room


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pier Lodge in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Pier Lodge, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Pier Lodge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Pier Lodge is close to the beach. Pier Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pier Lodge start from £1244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Bedford Cottage in Launceston, Cornwall, South West England

Bedford Cottage, Launceston

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Bedford Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Bedford Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bedford Cottage start from £440 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bedford Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Church Cottage in Catfield, Norfolk, East England

Church Cottage, Catfield

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Church Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Church Cottage start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner Church Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Luxury Holiday Lodge in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Luxury Holiday Lodge, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Luxury Holiday Lodge self catering accommodation in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Luxury Holiday Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luxury Holiday Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Holiday Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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