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

South Corner in Instow, Devon, South West England

South Corner, Instow

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

South Corner 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 . South Corner is close to the beach. South Corner does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Corner start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Corner


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Somerset Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Somerset Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Somerset Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Somerset Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Somerset Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Somerset Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Kingfisher Cottage in Friston, Suffolk, East England

Kingfisher Cottage, Friston

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Kingfisher Cottage in East 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Prices at Kingfisher Cottage start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kingfisher Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Highland Shooting Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge, Lairg

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Shooting Lodge


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

Tara Cottage in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

Tara Cottage, Woodbridge

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Tara Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Tara Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tara Cottage start from £408 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Frazers Court in Aylsham, Norfolk, East England

Frazers Court, Aylsham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Frazers Court self catering accommodation in Aylsham, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Frazers Court does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frazers Court start from £65 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frazers Court


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bamboo in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bamboo, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bamboo in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Bamboo is close to the beach. Bamboo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bamboo start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bamboo


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Owl Barn in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Owl Barn, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Owl Barn in East 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: Garden . Prices at Owl Barn start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Owl Barn customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Owl Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Owl Barn Customer Feedback and Reviews

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


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

4 Church Terrace in Docking, Norfolk, East England

4 Church Terrace, Docking

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

4 Church Terrace in East 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Church Terrace start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Church Terrace customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Church Terrace


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner 4 Church Terrace 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 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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