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

Beautiful Holiday House in Edzell, Angus, East Scotland

Beautiful Holiday House, Edzell

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

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


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

Aberfeldy Holiday House in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House, Aberfeldy

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Aberfeldy Holiday House self catering accommodation in Aberfeldy, Perthshire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Aberfeldy Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aberfeldy Holiday House


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

3 bedroom cottage in Appledore, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Appledore

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £450 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Wigwam in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Wigwam, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Wigwam 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 . The Wigwam is close to the beach. Prices at The Wigwam start from £466 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wigwam


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Thatchers Leggett in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Thatchers Leggett, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Thatchers Leggett in South West 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: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Thatchers Leggett is close to the beach. Thatchers Leggett does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thatchers Leggett start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thatchers Leggett


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Little Doric in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Little Doric, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Doric 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 and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Little Doric does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Little Doric start from £297 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Doric


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Holdstone in Combe Martin, Devon, South West England

Holdstone, Combe Martin

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Holdstone in South West 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 . Holdstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holdstone start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holdstone


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Top Step Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Top Step Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Top Step Cottage in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Top Step Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Top Step Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Step Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Chimney Farm Barns in Chimney, Oxfordshire, Central England

Chimney Farm Barns, Chimney

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Chimney Farm Barns self catering accommodation in Chimney, Oxfordshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chimney Farm Barns 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 Chimney Farm Barns start from £7265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chimney Farm Barns


Sleeps 2 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ellerslie in Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, East England

Ellerslie, Old Hunstanton

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Ellerslie in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ellerslie is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ellerslie start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ellerslie customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ellerslie


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Ellerslie 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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