August Bank Holiday Cottages
Escape to a special corner of the UK this August bank holiday, with one of our wonderful 1243 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 1243 holiday cottages for the August bank holiday
7 nights from £600
The Dairy
45362 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Dairy is the largest of all four barns and is closest to The Cattle Byre. It has a spacious kitchen and dining area making it a social space for the family to gather and make p...
7 nights from £600
7 nights from £600
Palms 1
56762 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Woolacombe, Devon.
Set in a tropical garden overlooking Woolacombe Bay on the glorious north coast of Devon you will find Palms 1, a holiday home that offers a prime coastal position yet is set back ...
7 nights from £600
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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.
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7 nights from £603
The Pigsty
45382 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Pigsty is a detached barn with parking for two cars and two private seating areas alongwith a spacious communal area. There are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, each beau...
7 nights from £603
7 nights from £603
The Stables
45372 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Brighstone, Isle of Wight.
The Stables is light and airy throughout with two bedrooms, a king-size double and a twin. The open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas is warm and inviting, with doors ...
7 nights from £603
7 nights from £605
Cider Barn
42142 bedroom self catering cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
Nestled in a tranquil valley, Cider Barn has beautiful views across the hamlet of Harpford. This is a haven for walkers with footpaths to the River Otter and access to the East Dev...
7 nights from £605
7 nights from £606
The Laundry
56502 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Polegate.
This retro-style retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect. It sits in the picturesque downland village of Jevington within the South Downs National Park, just ...
7 nights from £606
7 nights from £607
Dynnargh Barn
48422 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
Named after the Cornish for welcome and for good reason as a warm Cornish welcome is waiting to greet you at this most tranquil of retreats. Follow leafy lanes that lead to this ch...
7 nights from £607
7 nights from £609
Mount View Retreat
3350Fabulous dog friendly Shepherds Hut for up to four with sea views and a hot tub, near Penzance
Wow – Mount View Retreat really does have it all – stunning panoramic views of Mount's Bay and beyond, an en suite complete with flushing loo and hot water, its own private hot tub...
7 nights from £609
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7 nights from £609
Beryas Cottage
49702 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Located in the hamlet of Beryas Bridge on the main road to Land's End you will find Beryas Cottage, a very sweet retreat indeed. Sleeping four, this lovely cottage is a great choic...
7 nights from £609
7 nights from £610
Pottery Cottage
16802 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
This wonderful holiday home sits only two miles from picture perfect Port Isaac and all that the stunning north Cornwall coast has to offer. Set amidst a two acre wildlife haven wh...
7 nights from £610
