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

Brownber House in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria, North West England

Brownber House, Newbiggin-on-Lune

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Brownber House self catering accommodation in Newbiggin-on-Lune, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brownber House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brownber House start from £454 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brownber House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Spring Cottage in Veryan, Cornwall, South West England

Spring Cottage, Veryan

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Spring Cottage self catering accommodation in Veryan, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Spring Cottage start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spring Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Bakehouse in Aston, Oxfordshire, Central England

Bakehouse, Aston

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Bakehouse self catering accommodation in Aston, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bakehouse 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 Bakehouse start from £412 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bakehouse


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden

Leys Hill Farm Cottage in Walford, Herefordshire, West England

Leys Hill Farm Cottage, Walford

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Leys Hill Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Walford, Herefordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Leys Hill Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leys Hill Farm Cottage start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leys Hill Farm Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Old Stables in Crawley, Oxfordshire, Central England

Old Stables, Crawley

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Old Stables self catering accommodation in Crawley, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Stables start from £630 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Stables


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Curlew Cottage in Reydon, Suffolk, East England

Curlew Cottage, Reydon

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Curlew Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Curlew Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Curlew Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curlew Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curlew Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Dragonfly in Ilketshall St Margaret, Suffolk, East England

Dragonfly, Ilketshall St Margaret

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Dragonfly in East 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: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Dragonfly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dragonfly start from £334 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dragonfly


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Woodside Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Woodside Cottage, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Woodside 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Woodside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodside Cottage start from £427 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Georgian Country House in Turnberry, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Georgian Country House, Turnberry

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Georgian Country House self catering accommodation in Turnberry, Ayrshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Georgian Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Georgian Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Georgian Country House


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

The Bolt Hole in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Bolt Hole, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Bolt Hole in East England has a 3 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 . The Bolt Hole is close to the beach. Prices at The Bolt Hole start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bolt Hole


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach 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 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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