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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

  • Sykes rating

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 £486

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A brick house with black gates and shrubbery at Coach House at Old Vicarage in Madeley
SAVE £291
27
Madeley, Shropshire, TF7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £768 £477

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An outdoor view of a house with a front door and bench at 60E Wellgate in Lanark
SAVE £144
21
Lanark, South Lanarkshire, ML11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

60E Wellgate is a welcoming single-storey detached house in Lanark, South Lanarkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, and dishwasher and allows two pets. Glasgow 27.2 miles; Edinburgh 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1144163)

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

  • 5% off - Thu 14th May to 31st Jul 2026

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £568 £424

Last booked 2 hours ago
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An outdoor area with a hot tub and seating at Monks Rest in Monknash
27
Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Monks Rest is a charming, single-storey lodge resting in Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan. Close to a pub. Close to a beach. Woodburning stove. Bridgend 6.6 miles; Bridgend 12.3 miles; Bridgend 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1139749)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £653

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A two story brick house with white windows and a white front door surrounded by bushes and a street light at Seahills in Lyme Regis
SAVE £32
43
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Seahills is a seaside-themed semi-detached house with off-road parking in Lyme Regis in Dorset, on the UNESCO Jurassic Coast. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Axminster 5.5 miles; Bridport 9.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1170157)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

  • 10% off - Fri 22nd May to 31st May 2026

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £457 £425

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An outdoor area with a small brick building and a white building next to it with chairs and tables surrounded by trees at The Wheelhouse at Dudgeley Mill in All Stretton
28
All Stretton, Shropshire, SY6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional annex next to a former mill house in the village of All Stretton. Rural. Electric fire. Ideal for couples. Shrewsbury 11.9 miles; Ludlow 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1062037)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £285

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A large brick house with multiple chimneys in a garden with trees and a bench at Harmony House - Harmony Gardens in Melrose
51
Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6
  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A grandiose 19th century house resting within Harmony Garden in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Three-storey. Beautiful garden setting. Dog-friendly. Families and groups. St Boswells 4.6 miles; Lauder 11.3 miles; Kelso 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1060387)

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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £2101

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Two boats moored in a harbor with modern apartment buildings and parked cars in the background at Harbour View in West Bay
16
West Bay, Dorset, DT6
  • 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

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A row of multi-story terrace houses with various facade colors including blue, red, brown, and white on a street with a sidewalk
46
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • 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

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A paved driveway with a black metal gate and a white house with a wooden fence at Meillion in Hirwaun
25
Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Meillion is a lovely, pet-friendly home in Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taf, just a short drive to the Brecon Beacons National Park. Aberdare 3.4 miles; Merthyr Tydfil 7.6 miles. (Ref. 1166219)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £465

Last booked yesterday
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A brick house with green window frames and a tree in the lawn at Rose Cottage in Langham near Oakham
SAVE £309
29
Langham near Oakham, Rutland, LE15
  • 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 yesterday
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The exterior of a semi detached house with a black front door a paved pathway and a metal gate at 35 Laune View in Killorglin near Killarney
39
Killorglin, near Killarney, V93 N
  • 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

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A stone house with multiple windows and a grass lawn surrounded by trees and bushes at High Spy in Keswick
SAVE £116
14
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely ground-floor apartment on the outskirts of the town of Keswick. WiFi. Ideal for a couple. Plenty to see and do nearby. Derwentwater 2 miles. (Ref. 1008626)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights was £670 £554

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An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and tables next to a small wood and metal building at Elliw in Bontuchel near Ruthin
28
Bontuchel near Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Elliw is a charming, single-storey holiday lodge located in the hilltop town of Ruthin in Denbighshire with en-suite bedrooms and an indulgent hot tub. Llangollen 19.2 miles; Bala 22 miles; Chester 27.3 miles; Betws-y-Coed 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1157558)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £596

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A wooden house with a gravel driveway a patio table with an umbrella and chairs at Nine Acres Barn Manton near Marlborough Wiltshire
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34
Manton near Marlborough, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN8
  • 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

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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
SAVE £203
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 £678 £475

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An outdoor patio area with a glass table and black chairs with flowers and wine glasses at 47 Church Street in Lyme Regis
SAVE £441
50
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • 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

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A stone building with a pointed roof and a white bay window on a street corner at Lonsdale Cottage in Kirkby Lonsdale
SAVE £222
26
Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6
  • 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

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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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An outdoor area with a green door on a brick building a hot tub wooden bench planters with flowers and a hanging basket at The Shippon in Chester
SAVE £244
47
Chester, Cheshire, CH2
  • 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

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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.