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

Office Piece in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Office Piece, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Office Piece 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 . It also has Internet access. Office Piece does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Office Piece start from £1050 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Office Piece


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ty Lawr in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Ty Lawr, Cemaes Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Ty Lawr self catering accommodation in Cemaes Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Ty Lawr does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Lawr start from £515 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Lawr


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Dairy Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Dairy Cottage, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Dairy 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage


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

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

Castle With History in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Castle With History, Kilmarnock

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Castle With History in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 16. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Castle With History does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle With History start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle With History


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom bungalow in Dalwhinnie, Highlands, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in HighlandsHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £278 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

Seaside Holiday Villa in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa, Rosemarkie

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Seaside Holiday Villa self catering accommodation in Rosemarkie, Ross-shire sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Seaside Holiday Villa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Holiday Villa start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Holiday Villa


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Croftwood in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Croftwood, Burnham Market

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Croftwood in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Croftwood start from £519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croftwood


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden

Moon Beam in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Moon Beam, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Moon Beam self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moon Beam start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Moon Beam customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Moon Beam


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner Moon Beam Customer Feedback and Reviews

Lollipop Cottage in Swannington, Norfolk, East England

Lollipop Cottage, Swannington

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Lollipop Cottage 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: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding . Prices at Lollipop Cottage start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Lollipop Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Lollipop Cottage


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Lollipop Cottage 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 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