August Bank Holiday Cottages
Escape to a special corner of the UK this August bank holiday, with one of our wonderful 1236 holiday cottages. Grab a break before the schools go back and sink your toes into some sand one more time, or get out of the summer heat with a shady woodland hideaway. Read more
Whether you're looking for a romantic bank holiday break for two, or to get the family together before the school uniform rush, our selection of handpicked and inspected cottages for the August bank holiday are ideal. Get away to enjoy the August weather with no worries, with our friendly team on hand to ensure you have a stress-free break.
Not sure where to go this August? With cottages across the South and West, we're sure we've got something that will tick your boxes. Sussex and Kent offer tranquil countryside, beautiful coastline and award-winning vineyards (perfect for an August afternoon!), the Isle of Wight is easy to reach yet feels like another world, with the gentle pace of island life lulling you into a relaxing holiday. Hampshire and the New Forest give you the magic of both coast and forest, and between the two you'll never be stuck for things to do. The Cotswolds is simply a dream, with its enchanting scenery and idyllic villages.
Start heading west into Dorset and Somerset, and go fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast or simply settle in and admire the lush green landscape. By the time you reach Devon and Cornwall, a sea view is never far away and coves and beaches are just waiting to be explored, but the likes of Dartmoor provide a wildness hard to find in the UK. Oh, and Pembrokeshire is sure to provide an unforgettable August bank holiday getaway.
Wherever you choose to spend your August bank holiday, we've got exceptional holiday homes that will make sure you have a good holiday.
We've got 1236 holiday cottages for the August bank holiday
7 nights from £523 *
The Enchanted Wardrobe at Warleggan
4351Dog friendly shepherd hut with hot tub near Lostwithiel, South Cornwall.
The Enchanted Wardrobe is stuff that dreams are made of - a holiday here will transport you to the magical land of Narnia - no, really! The pretty hamlet of Warleggan is twinned wi...
7 nights from £523 *
7 nights from £523 *
Bokelly Cottage
49373 bedroom, dog friendly, self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
As pretty as a picture and bursting with character, this idyllic retreat is waiting to welcome you to a very special holiday in north Cornwall. Set alongside the country road that ...
7 nights from £523 *
From £75 per night
Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut
3296Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, East Devon.
The location high above the Axe Valley as it heads to the Jurassic Coast just a few miles away could not be more magical. Easy to reach, yet off the beaten track for the last adven...
From £75 per night
From £75 per night
Jessie
5231Luxury dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Battle.
Jessie is a gorgeous shepherd's hut situated two hours from London, tucked away down a long meandering path in a paddock between crab apple and cherry trees, with views of the Suss...
From £75 per night
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £525
Hayley's Hut
4231Dog friendly luxury shepherds hut with hot tub and fishing pond near Bideford, North Devon.
This is an exceptional shepherd's hut in a simply unbeatable setting - sheltered in a little copse of trees in a private lakeside setting with its very own hot tub. The gentle roll...
7 nights from £525
From £75 per night
The Bird Box
49711 bedroom, dog friendly Cabin in Liskeard, South Cornwall.
If you want to fly away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the very best that mother nature has to offer, then escape to this oh so special hideaway in the most magical of s...
From £75 per night
7 nights from £526
The Rigging
54703 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Come and live the coastal life at The Rigging, our most charming, white-washed cottage set in the idyllic harbourside village of Polperro. With bags of original features paired wit...
7 nights from £526
7 nights from £527
Pebbles
26351 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
How many holiday apartments offer the chance of falling asleep with a Royal Navy vessel moored almost alongside then waking with a luxury cruise liner in its place? Add views from ...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £527
Bosun's Locker
52131 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Welcome to Bosun's Locker, a hidden away apartment conveniently situated in the heart of the vibrant Roseland village of St Mawes and perfect for a car-free Cornish getaway for two...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £529
Barton Cottage
43261 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
A warm welcome awaits you at this gorgeous retreat for two set in the peace and tranquility of the glorious Cornish countryside. Located at the end of a pretty tree-lined private l...
7 nights from £529
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
