August Bank Holiday Cottages
Escape to a special corner of the UK this August bank holiday, with one of our wonderful 1234 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 1234 holiday cottages for the August bank holiday
7 nights from £399
The Boatshed
44541 bedroom cottage near the beach in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Wow! This beautifully appointed former boatshed is stunning, with reverse level living making the most of the wonderful views and, of course, the sunsets. Set in a secluded spot...
7 nights from £399
7 nights from £400
Bay Tree Cottage
49312 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.
Nestled in the idyllic, unspoilt Devonshire village of Hartland, Bay Tree Cottage is a delightful holiday home, perfect for exploring miles of stunning South West Coast Path, disco...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £400
The Dairy
26631 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
The Dairy is another extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. This property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £401 *
Fig Tree Cottage
23473 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
In a tranquil spot, Fig Tree Cottage offers a haven to relax and recover from everyday life. Set in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are 28 acres of f...
7 nights from £401 *
7 nights from £403
Kerenza
53931 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Kerenza is Cornish for love, and you will truly fall in love with this romantic nook found in peaceful, rural surroundings within the parish of Crowan and which sits well for both ...
7 nights from £403
7 nights from £403
Moorhen Cottage
45481 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
Moorhen Cottage is a single-storey barn situated in a rural location in the heart of an organic dairy farm in the hamlet of Wartling with views of the Pevensey marshes and the Sout...
7 nights from £403
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7 nights from £404
Foxtor Barn
49252 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Surrounded by captivating views of Dartmoor as far as the eye can see, Foxtor Barn is a delightful barn conversion perfectly situated on a pretty farmstead with panoramic vistas fr...
7 nights from £404
7 nights from £407
Meadow Barn
41761 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Bude, North Cornwall.
Whether you’re a walker, a lover of nature and the coast or you simply want to unwind and spend time together then look no further than Meadow Barn. Nestled in the heart of the cou...
7 nights from £407
7 nights from £410
Leat Mill
14091 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached by a green lane, bordered by sun-dappled woodland, Leat Mill is delightful. A pretty enclosed patio overlooks tranquil surround...
7 nights from £410
7 nights from £410
Pheasant Cottage
51211 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Welcome to Pheasant Cottage, a cute as a button Cornish cottage nestled in a rather lovely location close to the village of Stithians. Perfect for two, this dog-friendly retreat is...
7 nights from £410
