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188 properties
Snowdrop Cottage, Dorset, England
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Snowdrop Cottage

Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 4–9 4 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 22/09 to 01/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Tennis Garden EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, England
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Ten Ocean Reach

Salcombe, Devon
Sleeps 1–4 1 Bedroom 🐾 4 Dogs
Special Offer 18/09 to 21/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Microwave Dishwasher Balcony Parking
Type of Holiday
4 dogs welcome Families
Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire, England
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Courtyard Cottage

Pudleston, Herefordshire
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🐾 3 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/09 to 30/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Air conditioning Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool
Type of Holiday
3 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties Stag parties
Hagg Hill Hall, Derbyshire, England
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Hagg Hill Hall

Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Sleeps 8–22 8 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Pool Hot Tub
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Group welcome Corporate events
An Cala, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
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An Cala

Connel, Argyll and Bute
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 17/10 to 24/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome
The Lookout, Dorset, England
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The Lookout

Abbotsbury, Dorset
Sleeps 4–8 4 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 27/09 to 02/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Tennis EV Charging Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Lammerlaw Self Catering, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Lammerlaw Self Catering

Biggar, Lanarkshire
Sleeps 1–4 2 Bedrooms 🚫 No Dogs
Next Available 02/10 to 23/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden Parking
Type of Holiday
No dogs allowed
Snipe, Suffolk, England
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Snipe

Beccles, Suffolk
Sleeps 3–6 3 Bedrooms 🐾 1 Dog 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 22/09 to 09/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Hot Tub Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
TESTC, Belfast, Ireland
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TESTC

Ballymacarret, Belfast
Sleeps 1–6 1 Bedroom 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 22/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome Families Weddings Corporate events
The Keepers, Perthshire, Scotland
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The Keepers

Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Sleeps 3–8 3 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs 🎉 Celebrations
Next Available 28/09 to 04/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Garden BBQ Parking
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Special celebrations Hen Parties
Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor, Devon, England
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Lingcombe Barn in Dartmoor

Chagford, Devon
Sleeps 1–2 1 Bedroom 🐾 1 Dog
Next Available 04/10 to 23/10/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Coffee machine Microwave Dishwasher Garden BBQ EV Charging
Type of Holiday
1 dogs welcome
Lower Hedge Farm , Somerset, England
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Lower Hedge Farm

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Sleeps 5–12 5 Bedrooms 🐾 2 Dogs
Next Available 22/09 to 25/09/2026
Facilities
WiFi Woodburner Open fire Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine Games room Garden
Type of Holiday
2 dogs welcome Group welcome Weddings

Looking to book a self-catering escape for the August Bank holiday weekend 2026?  Falling on 29th August to 31 August in 2026, Ruralhomestays.com has a great range of options in the UK for you to choose from.  Types of accommodation available includes countryside cottages, rural retreats, lodges and cheap last minute breaks and make the most of the August bank holiday this summer.
 

 

Why Book a Staycation Holiday for the August Bank Holiday Weekend?

With weather typically good and the sun hopefully shining, the August bank holiday weekend can be a great time to get away from it all.  Book to escape for the full 3 nights for a real chance to relax and unwind.  Whilst some may opt for city breaks, if you want to truly relax and unwind what could be better than a rural escape away from it all?

Rural cottages can be found in all shapes and sizes nowadays, including dog-friendly holiday homes, and rentals with leisure facilities like swimming pools or hot tubs.  Last minute and cheap deals can also be found.  If holidaying with kids, family-friendly complexes can be a great choice, as some even feature outdoor play areas for kids with swings and more.

Whether you want to holiday in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland, we hope you find the perfect long weekend escape for the August bank holiday for you.