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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A ground-floor apartment resting in West Bay, Dorset. Sea view. Close to a beach. Close to the town centre. Charmouth 8.5 miles; Lyme Regis 11.3 miles; Weymouth 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1106378)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £704

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive, dog friendly ground-floor apartment resting in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Near beach and amenities. Family-friendly. Open-plan. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 20 miles; Pickering 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1108330)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £2070

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Rose Cottage is a delightful cottage in the village of Langham near Oakham, Rutland. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. Pet-friendly. Barbecue. Family-friendly. Melton Mowbray 8.5 miles; Stamford 13.3 miles; Lincoln 50 miles; Cambridge 61 miles. (Ref. 1158933)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £930 £621

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A tasteful holiday home in the town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland. Views of River Laune. En-suite. Woodburner. (Ref. 999150)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £369

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An idyllic renovated cottage resting near Shalfleet on the Isle of Wight. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Superfast WiFi. Close to beach. Yarmouth 2.8 miles; Freshwater 5.7 miles; Newport 7.2 miles; Cowes 9.9 miles. (Ref. 980661)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £997

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

47 Church Street is a beautiful, three-storey and dog-friendly house situated in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, Dorset, boasting an enclosed garden. Charmouth 2.7 miles; Axminster 6 miles; Bridport 9.4 miles; Sidmouth 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1164169)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £1266 £825

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary three-bedroom, detached house with sea views resting in Praa Sands, Cornwall. Sea views. Enclosed garden. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Marazion 4.5 miles; Porthleven 5.1 miles; Helston 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1104365)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • £486 off - Sat 23rd May to 30th May 2026

  • 5% off - Sat 27th Jun to 11th Jul 2026

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights was £2230 £770

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Howard Cottage is a delightful single-storey abode accepting pets, with a toasty fire and spacious garden, resting in North Littleton, Worcestershire. Bretforton 3.8 miles; Evesham 4.5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1163264)

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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £558

  • 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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £822

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This stylish and romantic holiday home can be found in the coastal village of Beadnell in Northumberland. All-ground-floor. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Bamburgh 5.4 miles; Alnwick 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1058715)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £593 £393

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Hunters Moon is a beautifully-presented, reverse-level abode set in a tranquil spot of St Austell, Cornwall, enjoying sea views, a hot tub, and a barbecue. Fowey 7.4 miles; Mevagissey 5.9 miles (Ref. 1168219)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights was £2298 £1315

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This is a delightful semi-detached barn conversion situated close to the city of Chester in Cheshire. Hot tub. Underfloor heating. Pet-free. Chester 5 miles; Ellesmere Port 4.8 miles; Liverpool 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1051835)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £801 £557

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful cottage nestled in the historic market town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Woodburning stove. Ideal for families. Off-road parking. Patio. Kendal 12.4 miles. (Ref. 926573)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £919 £697

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A historic detached property resting in Oakworth village. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Haworth 0.5 miles; Keighley 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1026849)

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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £864

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented barn conversion based in the village of Edingley near Farnsfield. Ideal for families. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Nottingham 13.6 miles; Newark-on-Trent 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1071403)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £559

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful apartment situated in the heart of Whitby. Ideal for families. WiFi. Short walk to beach. Scarborough 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1064152)

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

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £564

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tay View is a wonderful holiday home situated just on the outskirts of Aberfeldy in Perthshire with a charming open-plan living space and private balcony. Pitlochry 13.6 miles; Perth 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1170998)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Sat 23rd May to 30th May 2026

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £450

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful barn conversion resting on the shores of Grimwith Reservoir, North Yorkshire. Within national park. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Panoramic views. Grassington 4.4 miles; Skipton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1045652)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £1040

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £540

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful barn conversion resting in Manton, close to Marlborough, Wiltshire. Barbecue. Smart TV. Woodburner. Calne 12.2 miles; Newbury 21.4 miles. (Ref. 985228)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £665

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.