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May Bank Holiday Breaks

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A stone building with small windows and wooden doors next to a paved area and grass at Mill House Boskensoe Barns in Mawnan Smith near Falmouth
43
Mawnan Smith near Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. Hot tub. Wood burner. Secure garden. Four bathrooms. WiFi. Falmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 965738)

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

Sun 10th May
for 3 nights €1229

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A balcony view overlooking the ocean and harbor at 3 Harbour Heights Lyme Regis
29
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

3 Harbour Heights, a delightful second-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis in Dorset. Near beach. Balcony. Sea views. Close to pub. Charmouth 3.4 miles; Axmouth 6.3 miles; Seaton 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1159292)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €676

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An outdoor seating area with a table and four chairs on gravel in front of a stone building with windows and a door at The Creamery in Nympsfield
25
Nympsfield, Cotswolds, GL10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A charming Grade ll listed, two-bedroom cottage, resting peacefully on the edge of unspoilt Nympsfield, Gloucestershire. WiFi. Garden. Woodburning stove. Freestanding bath. En-suite bedrooms. Nailsworth 3.7 miles; Stroud 6 miles; Cirencester 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1091429)

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

Mon 11th May
for 3 nights €762

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A stone exterior of a house with two doors and three windows and plants in front at 1 Oakleys Holmfirth
23
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This characterful end-terrace cottage rests in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Romantic. Countryside views. Contemporary interior. Huddersfield 7.4 miles; Manchester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1054885)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €429

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An outdoor pathway with flower pots leading to the entrance of a black wooden house at Closefield in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe
21
Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary single-storey barn conversion resting rurally in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. In AONB. Countryside views. Stylish. Romantic. Whipsnade 4.4 miles; Dunstable 5 miles; Berkhamsted 8.6 miles; Watford 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1020743)

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

Tue 5th May
for 3 nights €549

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Stone townhouse with bay windows and a black roof in Barmouth
53
Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42
  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Gwynfa is a family-friendly, semi-detached home boasting a hot tub with sea views, situated in the bustling town of Barmouth in Gwynedd, North Wales. Harlech 10.3 miles. Dolgellau 10.3 miles. Porthmadog 20.3 miles. Criccieth 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1155005)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights €1702

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A stone patio with a metal table and chairs a bench and large windows overlooking green fields at The Barn at Crow Hill Shaw Farm in Sowerby Bridge
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Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, one-bedroom holiday annex is nestled in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. Smart TV. Underfloor heating. Countryside views. Open-plan. Sowerby 1.9 miles; Halifax 5.8 miles; Haworth 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1131621)

  • Wi-fi

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €350

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A detached house with a gravel driveway and garden plants at Wisteria Cottage in Exmouth
22
Exmouth, Devon, EX8
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A light, bright and comfortable property in the grounds of the owners’ home, between Lympstone and Exmouth, an excellent base for a wide range of holiday adventures. Exeter 11.5 miles. (Ref. 961171)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €376

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An exterior view of a white house with black timber framing a hedge and signs reading Top Farm Lodge and Top Farm Cottage at Top Farm House in Knockin
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Knockin, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An incredible and unique Grade II listed, 17th century farmhouse resting in the village of Knockin, Shropshire. Original features. Woodburning stoves. Private gardens. Oswestry 5.7 miles; Shrewsbury 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1052679)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €1795

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A two-story house with brick and gray siding exterior and multiple windows with shutters at Berisal in Challock
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Challock, Kent, TN25
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Berisal is a detached, pet-friendly holiday home situated in the charming wooded village of Challock in Kent with a private hot tub and open-plan space. Ashford 6.2 miles; Faversham 7.6 miles; Canterbury 11.5 miles (Ref. 1162616)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Tue 19th May
for 3 nights €1724

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Exterior view of a building with a wooden door and multiple blue pots with plants near a water body at Zawn Nook in Falmouth
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Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Zawn Nook is a charming studio apartment located in the beautiful coastal town of Falmouth, right along the harbour. Couple's retreat. River views. Mabe 4.8 miles; Penryn 2.8 miles; Truro 11.1 miles (Ref. 1150619)

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

Tue 5th May
for 3 nights €447

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A wooden pod with a deck and table with chairs in a garden surrounded by hedges at Lovesome Pod in Lovesome Hill near Northallerton
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Lovesome Hill near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming wooden pod, surrounded by countryside in Lovesome Hill near Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Fantastic views. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Of-road parking. Northallerton 4.2 miles; Osmotherley 7.9 miles; Thirsk 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1078756)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €420

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A cabin with a wooden deck on a grassy slope near a path at Chalet Log Cabin C11 in Combe Martin
25

Holiday Park

Combe Martin, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned, two-bedroom lodge resting upon Manleigh Park in Combe Martin, Devon. In National Park. Pet-free. Close to amenities and the beach. Family-friendly. Designated parking. Ilfracombe 8.1 miles; Woolacombe 10.4 miles; Barnstaple 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1129365)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 31st Oct to 19th Dec 2025

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €398

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A wooden gate leading to a stone barn with multiple windows and doors at Mosscarr Barn in Pateley Bridge
42
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A luxurious barn-conversion resting near Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Character features. Woodburning stove. Grassington 11.7 miles; Ripon 14.7 miles; Harrogate 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1120315)

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

Sun 10th May
for 3 nights €1134

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A white stone cottage with blue window frames and a bench outside along a gravel path at 1 The Mews in Porlock
41
Porlock, Exmoor National Park, TA24
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

1 The Mews is a quaint, pet-friendly holiday cottage sitting on the bustling high street of Porlock in the heart of Somerset near the local beach. Minehead 5.6 miles; Lynton 12.4 miles; Watchet 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1172159)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 5th May
for 3 nights €398

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A stone house with a tiled roof and patio umbrella in a garden with grass and trees at The Carthouse in Woolhope
19
Woolhope, Herefordshire, HR1
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cosy accommodation set in peaceful Herefordshire countryside, perfect for relaxing. Scenic walks and cycle rides on doorstep. Hereford 8 miles. Ross-on-Wye 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1153931)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €323

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A stone house with a patio and outdoor table in a green field at Grove Farm in Cardington near Church Stretton
75
Cardington near Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Grove Farm is a wonderful detached farmhouse, set over three floors, resting in the quaint village of Cardington in Shropshire with en-suite bedrooms. Shrewsbury 13.4 miles; Ludlow 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1093859)

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

Mon 4th May
for 3 nights €1593

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A small wooden cabin with glass doors on a wooden deck with patio furniture and a covered hot tub in a grassy area at Willow Lodge in Whitby
23

Holiday Park

Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Willow Lodge, a charming, single-storey lodge located in the seaside town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Near National Park. Hot tub. Rural setting. Robin Hood's Bay 6.3 miles; Pickering 19.1 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Guisborough 20 miles. (Ref. 1158731)

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

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €665

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A large stone building with multiple windows and a tiled roof next to a street with a no footway sign at 1 Coram Tower in Lyme Regis
18
Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A historic ground floor apartment situated in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Family-friendly. Sea views. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3.2 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles; Devon 38 miles. (Ref. 1105894)

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

Tue 5th May
for 3 nights €591

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A patio with stone flooring plants outdoor seating and an arched gate at Bryn Derwen Coach House in Bethesda
40
Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Set within 20 acres of land, this captivating cottage is perfect for your family getaway to Wales. On the border of Snowdonia National Park. Close to the coast. Hot tub. Three garden areas. Parc Menai 7.3 miles; Llanfairfechan 9.9 miles. (Ref. 921922)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 31st Oct to 29th Dec 2025

Sun 3rd May
for 3 nights €1309

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