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

Peppercombe Holt in Horns Cross, Devon, South West England

Peppercombe Holt, Horns Cross

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Peppercombe Holt in South West 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 . Peppercombe Holt is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Peppercombe Holt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Peppercombe Holt start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Peppercombe Holt


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Buttershaw Cottage in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Buttershaw Cottage, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Buttershaw Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Buttershaw Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Buttershaw Cottage start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Buttershaw Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Sea View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Sea View, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Sea View in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Sea View is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £45 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Harbour Lookout in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Harbour Lookout, Ilfracombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Harbour Lookout in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Harbour Lookout is close to the beach. Prices at Harbour Lookout start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Harbour Lookout


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Well Cottage in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Well Cottage, Braunton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Well 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 . It also has Internet access. Well Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Well Cottage start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Well Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom holiday home in Liskeard, Cornwall, South West England

2 bedroom holiday home, Liskeard

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

2 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £355 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Quinces in Lynton, Devon, South West England

Quinces, Lynton

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Quinces in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Quinces is close to the beach. Quinces does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Quinces start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quinces


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Well Cottage in Thornage, Norfolk, East England

Well Cottage, Thornage

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Well Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Well Cottage start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Well Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Well Cottage


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

Shell Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Shell Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Shell Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Shell Cottage is close to the beach. Shell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shell Cottage start from £352 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shell Cottage


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grosvenor Place Apartment in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment, Bath

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Grosvenor Place Apartment self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Grosvenor Place Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grosvenor Place Apartment start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grosvenor Place Apartment


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 9963 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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