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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, microwave, kettle, knife block, and an open door leading to a garden with a sea view at 8 Buckfields Lyme Regis
19
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

8 Buckfields is a coastal apartment resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Sea views. Close to town centre. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles; Devon 37 miles. (Ref. 1106015)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £703

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A balcony with a glass railing and a table with chairs overlooking the sea at Shore View in Sandsend
24
Sandsend, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful, newly renovated luxury cottage near the beach and boasting stunning sea views; it has a large infinity balcony sun deck and superb accommodation with three bedrooms, all en-suite and fabulou (Ref. 1015733)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £1280

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A corner sofa with cushions beside an arched window with curtains a wooden floor lamp and a side table with a remote on a rug at 1 Ilsham Cottages in Torquay
30
Torquay, Devon, TQ1
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

1 Ilsham Cottages is a lovely mews-style cottage settled into the bustling town of Torquay, Devon. Close to a shop and a pub. Close to a beach. Paignton 4.4 miles; Dartmoor National Park 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1141066)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £492

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Exterior view of a brick house with multiple white framed windows and a green door with two small potted plants at The Groom's Cottage in Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton
32
Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting on a working farm in Goodmanham Wold, York. Woodburning stove. En-suite bedrooms. Private patio. York 24.1 miles. (Ref. 958392)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £374

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A house with a balcony overlooking a river and hills at The Blacksmith's Shop in Staithes
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28
Staithes, North York Moors & Coast, TS13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Blacksmith's Shop is a stunning holiday cottage situated in the seaside village of Staithes in North Yorkshire with great views and en-suite bedrooms. Whitby 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1170658)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £644 £633

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The exterior of a single-story house with a garage door a lamppost a stone retaining wall and potted plants at Bankwell Cottage in Causey near Sunniside
37
Causey near Sunniside, Tyne and Wear, NE16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A spacious, detached barn conversion in the village of Causey near Sunniside, County Durham. Countryside views. Close to heritage railway line. Enclosed garden. Barbecue. Pet-friendly. Beamish 3.9 miles; Gateshead 5.3 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 7 miles. (Ref. 1013292)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £467

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A brick house with black gates and shrubbery at Coach House at Old Vicarage in Madeley
27
Madeley, Shropshire, TF7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A pretty, detached old coach house resting in Madeley, Shropshire. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Shared courtyard. Telford 4.3 miles; Wolverhampton 18 miles; Shrewsbury 18.5 miles. (Ref. 1095095)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £458

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A living room with black leather sofas a wooden coffee table a fireplace a TV and large windows overlooking the sea at 2 Mareeba in Seaton
16
Seaton, Devon, EX12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A first-floor apartment resting in Seaton, Devon. Balcony. Sea views. Welcome hamper. Lyme Regis 7.6 miles; Charmouth 11.3 miles; Devon 26.6 miles. (Ref. 1106064)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £597

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating a hot tub and a barbecue under a partly cloudy sky at Badger's Burrow in South Luffenham near Edith Weston
22
South Luffenham near Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Badger's Burrow is a stylish lodge on a leafy site in South Luffenham near Edith Weston, Rutland with a private hot tub, 70 inch outside TV and space for one furry-friend. Stamford 6.5 miles; Oakham 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1162740)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £592

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A kitchen with white cabinets a stove and a wooden dining table set with plates and a vase of flowers at Bluebell Cottage in Brayton
25
Brayton, North Yorkshire, YO8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This two-bedroom, mid-terrace property rests in Brayton, North Yorkshire. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Garden. Selby 1.7 miles; York 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1131446)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £398

Last booked yesterday
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An outdoor view of a wooden cabin with chairs and a table at Ty Crwn - The Roundhouse near Lampeter
29
Near Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £792

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A stone exterior wall with green framed windows and a sliding glass door next to a garden bed and outdoor seating area at Temperance Croft Wadshelf near Chesterfield
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40
Wadshelf near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Temperance Croft is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Wadshelf in Derbyshire which is ideal for couples. Chatsworth 5.4 miles; Bakewell 8.3 miles; Matlock 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1155313)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £490 £414

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Exterior view of a stone building with a gray front door marked 14 and flower pots near the entrance at Thimble Cottage in Haworth
27
Haworth, West Yorkshire, BD22
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Thimble Cottage is a superbly-positioned, two-bedroom dwelling with off-road parking and close to shops and restaurants, in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Hebden Bridge 8.5 miles; Skipton 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1166720)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £434

Last booked yesterday
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A stone building with large glass doors and windows beside a patio with lounge chairs and metal fire pit at The Hay Barn in Huntley
59
Huntley, Gloucestershire, GL19
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Hay Barn is a lovely cottage located in the village of Birdwood in Gloucestershire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Near The Cotswolds AONB. Barbecue. Gloucester 7 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1159698)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £719

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A pond surrounded by trees and bushes with houses on the far side at Miswells Cottages - Lake View in Turners Hill near East Grinstead
31
Turners Hill near East Grinstead, Sussex, RH10
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful wing over 1st and 2nd floors in Turners Hill. Beautifully furnished in traditional style.Both bedrooms en-suite. Private decked area with views over lake and woodland. WiFi. Lovely walking, cycling and touring area. East Grinstead 3 miles (Ref. 933423)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £1126

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A courtyard with grass and flower beds surrounded by stone buildings with tiled roofs at Beaconsfield Cottage Burniston near Scalby
39
Burniston near Scalby, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £789

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A single-story brick house with two windows and a graveled driveway with a lawn and tree at Harbour Place in Wells-Next-The-Sea
22
Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This homely bungalow is located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Electric fire. Near beach. Holkham 3.1 miles; Burnham Market 6.2 miles; Fakenham 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1075458)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £897

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A cabin with a deck and seating area at Willow Lodge At Bridge Lake Farm & Fishery Chacombe
28
Chacombe, Oxfordshire, OX17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive glamping pod situated in Chacombe, Northamptonshire. Romantic accommodation. Breath-taking views. Hot tub. Banbury 4.3 miles. Brackley 10.7 miles. Bicester 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1057944)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £399

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Front view of a stone house with six windows and a black door flanked by two potted plants at The Court in Ingleton
12
Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Court is a lovely, newly refurbished first-floor apartment resting in the village of Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Bedrooms with en-suites. Close to shop and pub. Bentham 3.7 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 7.5 miles; Settle 11 miles. (Ref. 1155603)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £379

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A brick house with a tiled roof a black door and several windows behind a black metal fence at Derwent House in Pickering
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30
Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This pretty, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Pickering, North Yorkshire. Near a National Park. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Kirkbymoorside 7.8 miles; Helmsley 13.4 miles; Scarborough 18.3 miles; Whitby 20.5 miles; York 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1017413)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £701 £689

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Make the most of the long weekend by booking one of these May Bank Holiday holidays, perfect for a relaxing escape or an adventure-filled getaway.

Why Book May Bank Holiday Holidays?

With longer days, warmer weather and spring in full swing, May Bank Holiday holidays are the perfect excuse to get away for a few days. Whether you’re planning a last-minute trip or something a little more organised, this time of year offers a brilliant balance of lovely weather and exciting opportunities.

From coastal retreats to countryside escapes, May Bank Holiday breaks in the UK give you the chance to unwind and recharge without needing to take too much time off work. It’s ideal for couples, families and groups of friends alike, with plenty of holiday homes available to suit all kinds of trips.

What’s more, with so many destinations coming to life during spring, you’ll find plenty of events, attractions and scenic spots to explore. Booking early is always recommended, as these popular May Bank Holiday holidays tend to fill up quickly.

Places to Visit during May Bank Holiday Breaks

When you book one of these May Bank Holiday breaks, you’ll have the whole of the UK at your fingertips, giving you endless options when it comes to planning your trip.

England is always a fantastic choice, offering a mix of bustling cities, charming villages and stunning coastlines. From exploring the Peak District’s scenic walking routes to enjoying a seaside escape in Devon or discovering historic landmarks in cities like York and Bath, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during your May Bank Holiday holidays.

Alternatively, heading north to Scotland can offer a completely different experience. Known for its dramatic landscapes, lochs and historic castles, it’s perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature or enjoy a peaceful retreat.

For a coastal and countryside mix, Wales is another brilliant destination to consider. Home to three national parks, a stunning coastline and plenty of charming towns and villages, it’s ideal for walking, sightseeing or simply relaxing during your stay.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for somewhere a little different, Northern Ireland offers a unique and memorable escape. From the iconic Giant’s Causeway to the vibrant city of Belfast, there’s plenty to see and do, making it a fantastic choice for your next May Bank Holiday holidays.

Other Popular Destinations for booking May Bank Holiday Breaks UK:

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Types of Holidays

As well as these properties for May Bank Holidays, there’s also a full collection of bank holiday cottages and weekend cottage breaks available, giving you even more options when planning your next getaway.

If you’re already thinking ahead, be sure to explore these holiday cottages for May, or take a look at other seasonal breaks such as these February half term cottages and Easter cottages.

Planning further ahead? Then consider booking one of these August bank holiday cottages, or even looking towards later in the year with these October half term cottages and Christmas and New Year cottages.