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

Box Tree Cottage in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Box Tree Cottage, Ross-on-Wye

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Little Oakland in Waldringfield, Suffolk, East England

Little Oakland, Waldringfield

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Little Oakland in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Little Oakland start from £267 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Oakland


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Weymouth, Dorset, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Weymouth

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £435 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Emilys Cottage in Bideford, Devon, South West England

Emilys Cottage, Bideford

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Emilys Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Emilys Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Emilys Cottage start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Emilys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden

Hightide in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Hightide, Southwold

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Hightide in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hightide is close to the beach. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hightide start from £855 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hightide


Sleeps 8 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

16 The Hill in Great Walsingham, Norfolk, East England

16 The Hill, Great Walsingham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

16 The Hill in East England has a 3 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: Garden . 16 The Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 16 The Hill start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 The Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Regent Cottage in Aldeburgh, Suffolk, East England

Regent Cottage, Aldeburgh

Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Regent Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Regent Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Regent Cottage start from £792 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Regent Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Mallards in Camelford, Cornwall, South West England

Mallards, Camelford

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mallards self catering accommodation in Camelford, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mallards start from £249 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallards


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Albion House in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Albion House, Cromer

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Albion House in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Albion House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Albion House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Albion House start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Albion House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Albion House


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Albion House 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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