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

Sea View in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea View, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea View in East 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 . Sea View is close to the beach. Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

2 bedroom cottage in Padstow, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom cottage, Padstow

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £380 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Open fire or wood burner

Kres in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Kres, Mawgan Porth

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Kres 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. Kres is close to the beach. Prices at Kres start from £425 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kres


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Appletree Cottage in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Appletree Cottage, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Appletree Cottage in East England has a 3 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 . Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

8 Blyth Cottages in Snape, Suffolk, East England

8 Blyth Cottages, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

8 Blyth Cottages in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 8 Blyth Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Blyth Cottages start from £385 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Blyth Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

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

Seaescape Cottage in Mundesley, Norfolk, East England

Seaescape Cottage, Mundesley

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Seaescape 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: Garden . Seaescape Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Seaescape Cottage start from £85 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaescape Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden

10 Chesterfield Cottages in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

10 Chesterfield Cottages, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

10 Chesterfield Cottages in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 10 Chesterfield Cottages is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 10 Chesterfield Cottages start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 10 Chesterfield Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 10 Chesterfield Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden 10 Chesterfield Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Bide-A-Wee in Waxham, Norfolk, East England

Bide-A-Wee, Waxham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Bide-A-Wee 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: Detached Garden . Bide-A-Wee is close to the beach. Bide-A-Wee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bide-A-Wee start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bide-A-Wee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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 9963 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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Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites