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

3 Field House Cottages in Hindringham, Norfolk, East England

3 Field House Cottages, Hindringham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

3 Field House Cottages 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 3 Field House Cottages is close to the beach. 3 Field House Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Field House Cottages start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 3 Field House Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 3 Field House Cottages


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner 3 Field House Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Garden House in Westleton, Suffolk, East England

Garden House, Westleton

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Garden House 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Garden House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden House start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden House


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

3 Greystones Cottages in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire, South West England

3 Greystones Cottages, Cold Aston

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

3 Greystones Cottages self catering accommodation in Cold Aston, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 3 Greystones Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Greystones Cottages start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Greystones Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Large Holiday House in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

Large Holiday House, Kinloss

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Large Holiday House self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 23. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Holiday House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Holiday House


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

Castle Keep in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Castle Keep, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Castle Keep in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Castle Keep is close to the beach. Castle Keep does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Keep start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Keep


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

1 Barge Cottages in Narborough, Norfolk, East England

1 Barge Cottages, Narborough

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

1 Barge Cottages 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: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at 1 Barge Cottages start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 1 Barge Cottages customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 1 Barge Cottages


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden 1 Barge Cottages Customer Feedback and Reviews

Moor Lane Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Moor Lane Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Moor Lane Cottage 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Moor Lane Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Lane Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Former Hotel and Church Ruin in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin, Dalwhinnie

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Former Hotel and Church Ruin self catering accommodation in Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Former Hotel and Church Ruin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Former Hotel and Church Ruin start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Former Hotel and Church Ruin


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

Beach House in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Beach House, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Beach House in East England has a 3 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: Detached Garden . Beach House is close to the beach. Beach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beach House start from £435 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Hop House in Braunton, Devon, South West England

The Hop House, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Hop House in South West 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 . The Hop House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hop House start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hop House


Sleeps 2 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 9962 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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