Holiday Cottages for August
Why not treat yourself to the holiday of a lifetime this August? Whatever you are hoping for, you will find a holiday just right for you among our handpicked selection of luxury self catering cottages. Be it a lakeside country retreat, a quiet haven in a vibrant town or a seaside sanctuary with stunning ocean views, we'll find you somewhere that you'll never want to leave. Read more
At Classic Cottages, all of our holiday cottages are handpicked and personally inspected so that we only have the best of the best on our books. We want your whole experience to be as relaxed as possible, so every single cottage is fully equipped and kitted out to ensure your total comfort.
Pick the perfect holiday cottage for August
Whatever takes your fancy this August, we will have a cottage that is just right for you. If you want to head away from the summer crowds, spend a week on the wild and beautiful moors. If you cannot wait for a swim in the cool summer sea, choose one of our seaside retreats. If you want to keep an open mind, peruse our selection of 1150 self catering cottages available for August and discover your new favourite spot.
With so much on offer, you will only wish you could drag out August for a few more days.
We have 1150 holiday cottages available in August
7 nights from £923
Captain's Retreat
18133 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Boscastle, Cornwall.
Boscastle needs little introduction, its picturesque harbour being a well-known Cornish landmark. A mere two minute stroll back from the fishing boats, tucked below the harbour...
7 nights from £923
7 nights from £935
4 Pickwick Cottages
57863 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Perfectly situated in the pretty village of St Ann's Chapel in the heart of the South Hams, just a few minutes' drive to south Devon's best beaches, 4 Pickwick Cottages is a beauti...
7 nights from £935
7 nights from £941
Harbour Lights
25253 bedroom apartment with sea views in Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
You can indeed see the harbour lights from this immaculate cliffside apartment set above bustling Mevagissey harbour, and watch the fishing fleet as they come and go. This ancient,...
7 nights from £941
7 nights from £944
High Tide
46033 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, West Cornwall.
A beautiful apartment in a grand Georgian building set in the heart of Falmouth with views of Falmouth harbour and beyond. Set close to the water and only moments from the town cen...
7 nights from £944
We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.
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Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £949
Parc an Nance Barn
45693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Parc an Nance Barn is a tucked away chocolate box delight. This dreamy, detached barn is located next to the local village school, and with views of the church and a pub just minut...
7 nights from £949
7 nights from £950
Fairfield
48773 bedroom self catering cottage near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Welcome to Fairfield, a light and airy getaway tucked away in the pretty village of Chillington which lies in the gorgeous south Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With the ...
7 nights from £950
7 nights from £973
Mimosa Cottage
32943 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
Set at the end of a quiet lane in the heart of St Mawes, with wonderful views over the Percuil River, this single-storey cottage is a perfect holiday bolthole. Accessed by a couple...
7 nights from £973
7 nights from £973
Sunnyside Cottage
28562 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Perranporth, North Cornwall.
A gorgeous Cornish cottage, close to the shores of the glorious Perranporth beach. This charming detached cottage is ideal for families and dog lovers as the pretty lawned garden i...
7 nights from £973
7 nights from £998
Gilly Barn
20053 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
If you are seeking a luxury rural retreat for a relaxing much needed holiday or short break then look no further than the welcome waiting for you at Gilly Barn. Step away from ever...
7 nights from £998
7 nights from £1028
Ash
54742 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Falmouth.
Nestled amongst rolling countryside on the outskirts of Swanpool, close to sandy beaches such as Maenporth and Swanpool and within walking distance of Falmouth Golf Course and Club...
7 nights from £1028
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.
