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

Crannog Cottage in Gortahork, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crannog Cottage, Gortahork

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crannog Cottage self catering accommodation in Gortahork, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crannog Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crannog Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crannog Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

17 The Green in East Rudham, Norfolk, East England

17 The Green, East Rudham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

17 The Green 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 . 17 The Green does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 17 The Green start from £340 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 The Green customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 The Green


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner 17 The Green Customer Feedback and Reviews

Luxury Country House in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Luxury Country House, Auchterarder

Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Luxury Country House self catering accommodation in Auchterarder, Perthshire sleeps 18. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Luxury Country House start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Country House


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

The Stables in Snape, Suffolk, East England

The Stables, Snape

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Stables in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £343 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Gleed Cottage in Naunton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Gleed Cottage, Naunton

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Gleed Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleed Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleed Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleed Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £845 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Pilgrims in Stanhoe, Norfolk, East England

Pilgrims, Stanhoe

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pilgrims in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pilgrims does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pilgrims start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Pilgrims customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Pilgrims


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Pilgrims Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Malthouse in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Malthouse, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Malthouse in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Malthouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Malthouse start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malthouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sunnyside Cottage in Laxfield, Suffolk, East England

Sunnyside Cottage, Laxfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sunnyside Cottage self catering accommodation in Laxfield, Suffolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding . Sunnyside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunnyside Cottage start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnyside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Flat 24 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 24 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 24 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 24 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 24 Clifton Court start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 24 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

 

 

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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