August Bank Holiday Breaks

As the summer draws to a close and a new school year looms, there's nothing quite like a long weekend away over the August Bank Holiday to soak up the last of the sun, and relax and recharge before a new season kicks in. As the bank holiday coincides with school holidays, it's usually a very popular time to go away, so if you see a break you like, book now! They won't stick around for long.

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Lodges & holiday parks: 3 nights for the price of 2 August Bank Holiday break deals

The park setting

Mablethorpe, Skegness, Lincolnshire

Towervans Caravan Park

Relax and Explore
Tranquil Setting
Beach Nearby

    4.6

    out of 5

    3 nights

    From

    £210
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    7-night breaks over August Bank Holiday weekend

    The park setting

    Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire

    Fishguard Holiday Park

    Swimming Pool
    Relax and Explore
    Entertainment Passes

      4.6

      out of 5

      7 nights

      From

      £245
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      Holiday cottages: 3 nights for the price of 2 on August Bank Holiday getaways 2026

      Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham
      Customers' Choice

      Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

      Roslyn Cottage

      Pets stay free
      Hot Tub
      Wifi
      Car parking on site
      • 4 Guests
      • 2 Bedrooms
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 1 Pet

      4.7

      out of 5

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      Exterior | Coombehayes Lodge, Uplyme, nr. Lyme Regis
      Customers' Choice

      Uplyme, near Lyme Regis, Dorset

      Coombehayes Lodge

      Coastal
      Wifi
      Car parking on site
      • 2 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 0 Pets

      5

      out of 5

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      Parking | Low Moat, Carlisle
      Customers' Choice

      Carlisle, Cumbria

      Low Moat

      Pets stay free
      Hot Tub
      Wifi
      Car parking on site
      • 2 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 1 Pet

      4.7

      out of 5

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      Lovely traditional thatched, single-storey barn conversion | Yew Tree Cottage, Cheriton, near Alresford
      Customers' Choice

      Cheriton, near Alresford, Hampshire

      Yew Tree Cottage

      Pets stay free
      Wifi
      Car parking on site
      Pub within 1 mile
      • 2 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 2 Pets

      4.9

      out of 5

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      Charming wood-floored living/dining room a short step down from the bedroom | The Stables at Old Vicarage Cottage, Betws-Yn-Rhos
      Customers' Choice

      Betws-Yn-Rhos, County Conwy

      The Stables at Old Vicarage Cottage

      Pets stay free
      Coastal
      Wifi
      Car parking on site
      • 2 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 3 Pets

      4.4

      out of 5

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      Exterior | Olchard Lodge, Newton Abbot
      Customers' Choice

      Newton Abbot, Devon

      Olchard Lodge

      Coastal
      Hot Tub
      Luxury
      • 2 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 0 Pets

      5

      out of 5

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      Charming enclosed courtyard with Hot tub | Sweet Pea Cottage, Holt

      Holt, Norfolk

      Sweet Pea Cottage

      Pets stay free
      Coastal
      Hot Tub
      Wifi
      • 4 Guests
      • 1 Bedroom
      • 1 Bathroom
      • 2 Pets

      4.5

      out of 5

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      Living room/dining room | Rosie’s Retreat, Whitby

      Whitby, North Yorkshire

      Rosie’s Retreat

      Pets stay free
      Coastal
      Luxury
      Wifi
      • 4 Guests
      • 2 Bedrooms
      • 2 Bathrooms
      • 2 Pets

      4.7

      out of 5

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      August Bank Holiday breaks in the UK

      Just when you think the summer holidays are coming to an end, the August Bank Holiday appears to save the day! In the UK, this is the last bank holiday weekend until December, so it's no surprise so many of us want to make the most of it with a final summer staycation. In 2026, the August Bank Holiday will be Monday 31st August, and as always this will coincide with the school holidays, so accommodation can get snapped up quickly! Luckily, we've already got thousands of holiday parks, lodges and cottages offering great prices on August Bank Holiday getaways, so you can secure that dreamy staycation before the last-minute holiday rush.

      Tip: Start planning your 2026 holidays and seasonal breaks in advance and lock in amazing deals today with just a £25 deposit*.

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