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 1152 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 1152 holiday cottages available in August
7 nights from £910
Bossiney View
9113 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Boscastle.
Located in the small hamlet of Bossiney, Bossiney View is a spacious property set back on the old coastal road between Boscastle and Tintagel and is only a five minute walk from th...
7 nights from £910
7 nights from £921
Tresco
31723 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
All on one level, this beautifully appointed property lies just above the picturesque harbour village of Portscatho, and is within easy walking distance of the sea and village amen...
7 nights from £921
7 nights from £922
Lawn End
36173 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the delightful village of Seaview, Lawn end is a cosy island retreat, tastefully furnished to offer contemporary living for families or a group of ...
7 nights from £922
7 nights from £925
The Old School House
13233 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Views stretch from the Fal estuary across the water to the Roseland peninsula from almost every room in this immaculately presented home-from-home; even the patio looks towards the...
7 nights from £925
7 nights from £928
Lake View
42173 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with river views in Cargreen, Cornwall.
Wind your way along country lanes to this idyllic haven, in the heart of the beautiful Tamar Valley, where you are sure to spend many an hour enjoying the wonderful views down to K...
7 nights from £928
7 nights from £928
The Old Post Office
41484 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Nestled in the picture perfect village of Ilsington on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, The Old Post Office is perfectly located and exceptionally furnished making this cottage a real...
7 nights from £928
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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.
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.
7 nights from £929
Sweet Briar Cottage
41093 bedroom self catering cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
Located in the heart of picture perfect Lerryn, Sweet Briar Cottage is an absolute beauty. Lovingly and impeccably presented, this 150 year old cottage is the epitome of country ch...
7 nights from £929
7 nights from £930
Lavant Mor
56653 bedroom cottage near the beach in Charlestown, South Cornwall.
This traditional terraced Cornish cottage will be sure to have you coming back for more, located in the charming harbourside village of Charlestown, what better place is there for ...
7 nights from £930
7 nights from £933
Gulls Way
55673 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and commanding one of the most desirable locations in Praa Sands, this rather special holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. With se...
7 nights from £933
7 nights from £940
Willow Cottage
57573 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Dersingham.
Willow Cottage is situated on a private lane, nestled amongst beautiful gardens and within easy walking distance of the village shops and supermarket and just a stone's throw from ...
7 nights from £940