August 2027 Late Availability in Cornwall

School summer holidays, high season cancellations and last minute self catering across Cornwall.

August bank holidays
  • 2027
  • Monday 2 August – Summer bank holidayScotland
  • Monday 30 August – Summer bank holidayEngland, Wales & N. Ireland
  • 2028
  • Monday 7 August – Summer bank holidayScotland
  • Monday 28 August – Summer bank holidayEngland, Wales & N. Ireland

Port Isaac

August 2027 family holidays in Port Isaac

Trentinney Farm Cottages

St Endellion, nr Port Isaac · 6 cottages sleeping 2–6

Online availability
  • Traditional Cornish Roundhouse (sleeps 2)
  • August 2027 – dates availablePhone for prices
  • Two bedroom cottages (sleep 4–5)
  • August 2027 – dates availablePhone for prices
  • Three bedroom cottage (sleeps up to 6) – our only dog friendly property
  • August 2027 – dates availablePhone for prices

Saturday changeover · Parking · WiFi and luxury king-size beds in all cottages

01208 880564

August family holidays in Cornwall. Book early for the school summer holidays – August is the busiest month in Cornwall, and Trentinney Farm's six self catering cottages near Port Isaac are a popular choice for families. The cottages sleep 2 to 6 guests and are set in 158 acres of North Cornwall countryside, away from the summer crowds.

Head out for beach days at Polzeath, Daymer Bay and Trebarwith Strand, cycle the Camel Trail from Wadebridge to Padstow, or enjoy a summer evening meal by the harbour in Port Isaac. Phone Trentinney Farm for August 2027 dates.

Kennack Sands Lizard Peninsula

August 2027 summer holidays at Seaview

Seaview Holiday Park

Kennack Sands · Lizard Peninsula

Online availability
  • August 2027, per week£329 – £719
  • Holiday homes for sale

17 caravans (sleep up to 6) · chalets, cottage & cabins (sleep 4) · Sea views · Heated indoor pool

01326 290635

August holidays on the Lizard coast

Book early for an unforgettable August 2027 holiday in Cornwall at Seaview Holiday Park, perfectly placed close to the beautiful Kennack Sands – one of the county's finest family beaches. With static caravans, holiday chalets, wood cabins and a holiday cottage set in six acres of spacious lawns, there's room for everyone to relax.

Long summer days are made for exploring the Lizard Peninsula – coastal walks, sandy coves, seal spotting and ice cream in picturesque fishing villages – with the heated indoor pool waiting back at the park. Thinking of coming back every year? Ask about static holiday caravans for sale.

Looe and Polperro

Summer 2027 weeks available

Highwood

Looe · Sleeps 2–6

Estuary / sea views

01483 277894

Highwood is a spacious self-catering cottage perched above Looe on the South West Coast Path, with sweeping sea views across Looe Bay to Looe Island. Sleeping up to 6 across three bedrooms, it's a comfortable base for a family beach holiday, with a private balcony, sun deck and garden BBQ for warm evenings after the beach.

Plaidy and Millendreath beaches are both a five-minute walk away, and Looe's harbour, restaurants and sandy beach are just ten minutes by car. Off-street parking for three cars and free Wi-Fi make it an easy, well-equipped choice for peak summer stays.

St Ives – Zennor

August week available near St Ives

Chy Barnett Holiday Cottage

Gurnard's Head – Land's End · Sleeps 7

Online availability
  • Friday changeover
  • Phone or follow the link for details

Beautiful location with sea views – close to St Ives

07866 497790

Chy Barnett is a whitewashed, stone holiday cottage on the edge of the sea at Gurnard's Head, one of the most dramatic coves in west Cornwall. All rooms have stunning sea views over the Atlantic. The cottage is ideally situated adjacent to the coastal footpath – offering unrivalled views of the sea and cliffs.

Daymer Bay – Trebetherick Rock · Polzeath · Port Isaac area

Summer availability

Linkside

Trebetherick – Daymer Bay · Sleeps 12–14

Online availability 01884 820591 07967 115601

Colonial style holiday home situated in Daymer Lane, about 200 yards from Daymer Bay, a large sandy swimming beach. Local amenities include golf (2 excellent 18 hole courses), water-skiing and sailing schools at Rock, surfing at Polzeath, tennis and bike hire. National Trust coastline.

Holywell Bay near Newquay

August vacancies available

Beach View Holiday Bungalows & Holiday Homes

Cubert, Holywell Bay nr Newquay

  • August dates
  • Late season availability
  • Special offers available
01637 830864

Beach View Holiday Bungalows & Holiday Homes – Penmarric, sleeping 3, is situated in a magnificent position with uninterrupted and breathtaking views over Porth Joke, a sandy cove just a short walk across Cubert Common. Owned by the National Trust, Cubert Common is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). A great deal of wildlife can be seen, as well as some very rare plants.

Mousehole – Penzance – Land's End

Spectacular sea views over Mousehole harbour

Trevean Holiday Cottage

Mousehole · Sleeps 2

Online availability

Stunning sea views

01736 731699

Cliffside holiday cottage offering an intimate and cosy getaway for just two people. Charming beamed cottage with spectacular sea views over Mousehole Harbour, St Michael's Mount and the Lizard Peninsula beyond. Decorated to a high standard and bed linen included, the cottage sleeps two with its own garden and has private off-road parking.

Hayle Riviere Towans

August weeks available

Manhattan

Riviere Towans, Hayle · Chalet sleeps 6

Sea views over Hayle Beach

07980 584769

August holiday chalet in Hayle – sleeps 6

Make the most of the summer holidays with a stay at Manhattan, a beautifully presented detached holiday chalet in Hayle sleeping up to six guests. Located in the sought-after Riviere Towans, the chalet is only five minutes' walk from Hayle's award-winning sandy beach, one of Cornwall's finest destinations for families, surfers and nature lovers.

Enjoy comfortable self-catering accommodation, wonderful coastal views and easy access to St Ives, Godrevy Lighthouse, the South West Coast Path and many of West Cornwall's most popular attractions. A perfect base for an unforgettable August holiday in Cornwall.

August holidays in Cornwall – FAQs

Yes, but August is peak season, so most cottages book well ahead. Cancellations and late vacancies do appear – check this page regularly and contact owners directly.

Cornwall Council schools are on summer holiday from 24 July until early September 2027. The Summer bank holiday in England and Wales is Monday 30 August 2027 – one of the busiest weekends of the year.

August is packed with events, including Boardmasters surf and music festival in Newquay, Falmouth Week sailing regatta, Fowey Royal Regatta and the Newlyn Fish Festival on the August bank holiday Monday.

August is usually warm, with daytime temperatures around 19–22°C and the sea at its warmest, around 16–17°C. It's ideal for swimming, surfing and family beach holidays.

Visit popular beaches early in the morning or later in the afternoon, explore smaller coves and inland countryside, and use park and ride or buses in busy towns such as St Ives and Padstow.

Yes, but book early. Many popular beaches have dog restrictions in August, so ask the owner about dog friendly beaches and walks nearby.

Contact the owner directly using the phone number, email or website link on each listing. Cornwall Online does not take bookings or charge a fee, so you deal with the owner and can ask about dates, prices and short breaks before you book.

More about August in Cornwall

August is Cornwall's busiest month, with the school summer holidays in full swing, warm seas and a packed calendar of festivals and regattas. Most holiday cottages book well in advance, but cancellations and late vacancies do appear – and this page lists the latest August offers from owners across Cornwall.

Why Choose Cornwall in August?

August brings the warmest sea of the year, long sunny days and a lively atmosphere in seaside towns. It's the classic month for a family beach holiday – building sandcastles, learning to surf, rock pooling and eating Cornish pasties and ice cream on the harbour wall.

Summer Holidays and the August Bank Holiday

Cornwall Council schools are on holiday from 24 July until early September 2027, and the Summer bank holiday is Monday 30 August. These are the busiest weeks of the year, so book as early as possible or keep checking this page for cancellations.

August Events and Festivals

August is packed with events, including the Boardmasters surf and music festival in Newquay, Falmouth Week, Fowey Royal Regatta and the Newlyn Fish Festival on the bank holiday Monday. Village carnivals, gig rowing races and open-air theatre take place all over the county.

Making the Most of August in Cornwall

Head to the beach early or later in the afternoon to avoid the busiest times, explore quieter coves and inland countryside, and use park and ride or the coastal bus services in popular towns such as St Ives and Padstow. Many beaches have dog restrictions in August, so ask owners about dog friendly beaches and walks.

Book Your August Cornwall Holiday

Browse the August late vacancies and special offers on this page and contact the owners directly – there are no booking fees. If your dates are flexible, check back regularly as new cancellations appear.

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