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

Herb Garden Cottage in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Herb Garden Cottage, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Herb Garden Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Herb Garden Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Herb Garden Cottage start from £465 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herb Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Little Glebe in Middleton Suffolk, Suffolk, East England

Little Glebe, Middleton Suffolk

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Glebe in East 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 and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Glebe start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Glebe


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Orchard Cottage. in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Orchard Cottage., South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Orchard Cottage. self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Orchard Cottage. does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Orchard Cottage. start from £649 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Orchard Cottage.


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Egton Cottage in Egton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Egton Cottage, Egton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Egton Cottage self catering accommodation in Egton, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Egton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Egton Cottage start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Egton Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brook Cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Brook Cottage, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Brook Cottage in South West 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 . Brook Cottage is close to the beach. Brook Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brook Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brook Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Island Holiday House in Dunvegan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Island Holiday House, Dunvegan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Island Holiday House self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Island Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island Holiday House


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

Nightingale Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Nightingale Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Nightingale 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Nightingale Cottage is close to the beach. Nightingale Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nightingale Cottage start from £473 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nightingale Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Old Forge in Frettenham, Norfolk, East England

The Old Forge, Frettenham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Old Forge in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury 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. The Old Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Forge start from £586 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Old Forge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Old Forge


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering The Old Forge Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bay Tree Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Bay Tree Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bay Tree Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Bay Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Bay Tree Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Bay Tree Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Bay Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Bay Tree Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Flat 28 in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 28, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 28 in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Flat 28 is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 28 start from £454 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 28


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

 

 

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