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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Blockley Lodge is a lovely single-storey annex in Wall-Under-Heywood, Shropshire with an open-plan layout, coffee maker, enclosed garden and a firepit. Church Stretton 4.1 miles; Much Wenlock 9.1 miles; Ludlow 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1172226)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 15% off - Sun 8th Nov to 16th Nov 2026

  • 15% off - Mon 16th Nov to 23rd Nov 2026

  • 15% off - Mon 23rd Nov to 1st Dec 2026

  • 15% off - Tue 1st Dec to 9th Dec 2026

  • 15% off - Wed 9th Dec to 17th Dec 2026

Tue 4th May
for 3 nights From £403

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A pretty, barn conversion resting within the village of Brompton-on-Swale. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Hot tub. Richmond 3 miles; Barnard Castle 18 miles. (Ref. 904410)

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

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £482

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely cottage near Parwich. A welcoming barn conversion on a quiet farm surrounded by pretty countryside views. Parwich 2 miles. Ashbourne 9 miles. (Ref. 19144)

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

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £370

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An immaculate log cabin set near the seaside village of Aberdaron in North Wales. Decking with views. Fantastic woodburning stove. (Ref. 967064)

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

Tue 4th May
for 3 nights From £376

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Portland is a charming, single-storey shepherds hut situated in the quaint village of Grove, near Retford, Nottinghamshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Retford 3.4 miles; Gainsborough 11.3 miles; Worksop 11.5 miles; Lincoln 18.3 miles. Glamping at its best (Ref. 1128206)

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

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £399

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint cottage lies in the market town, Hemlsley, North Yorkshire. Original features. WiFi. Off-road parking. Kirkbymoorside 6 miles; Pickering 13.1 miles; Thirsk 14.3 miles; York 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1064092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £511

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fabulous semi-detached cottage resting in Moor Monkton, near Upper Poppleton, in North Yorkshire. En-suite. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. York 7.6 miles; Harrogate 16.7 miles; Leeds 29.1 miles. (Ref. 1059159)

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

Fri 30th Apr
for 3 nights From £340

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish and contemporary ground-floor lodge resting on The Pines in Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire. Chic interior. Close to the coast. Within National Park. Whitby 8.9 miles; Danby 9.4 miles; Robin Hood's Bay 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1054717)

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

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £479

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A luxury bungalow set in its own grounds with all the modern facilities. Two bedrooms with en-suite, just on the edge of the beautiful Forest of Bowland. Ribchester 2 miles. (Ref. 922831)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Sat 1st May
for 3 nights From £581

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached property sitting in the village of Llandegfan, Anglesey. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Washing machine. Menai Bridge 1.8 miles; Beaumaris 3.4 miles. (Ref. 1094261)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £783

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A luxurious detached cottage, surrounded by countryside. Hot tub, woodburning stove, two en-suite bedrooms, media room, games room, conservatory. Stunning views. Conwy 7.8 miles. (Ref. 920258)

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

Fri 7th May
for 3 nights From £1112

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached cottage in village of Angle, close to sandy beach. Wonderful coastal and countryside walks right from the doorstep. Pembroke 10 miles. (Ref. 2764)

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

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £247

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

18 Glasfryn Avenue is a pet-friendly, detached, dormer bungalow located on the rural outskirts of Prestatyn in Denbighshire, enjoying a soothing hot tub. Colwyn Bay 15.9 miles; Llandudno 23 miles; Chester 28.1 miles; Snowdonia National Park 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1169659)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Wed 30th Sep to 31st Oct 2026

  • 5% off - Sun 1st Nov to 30th Nov 2026

  • 5% off - Tue 1st Dec to 22nd Dec 2026

Tue 4th May
for 3 nights From £665

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, open-plan lodge perched in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Kendal 6.5 miles; Windermere 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1105560)

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

Fri 30th Apr
for 3 nights From £562

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Church View, a stunning townhouse resting in the bustling seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Close to a beach. Hot tub. Historic features. Bridlington 16.4 miles; Whitby 20 miles; Staithes 29.8 miles. (Ref. 1123864)

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

Mon 3rd May
for 3 nights From £1383

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

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

Tue 4th May
for 3 nights From £454

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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

Mon 3rd May
for 3 nights From £378

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An impressive Victorian holiday home in Southwold, Suffolk. Close to beach. Spacious. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Open fire. WiFi. Welcome gift. Aldeburgh 18 miles; Orford 24.5 miles; Felixstowe 39.7 miles. (Ref. 1116809)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 2nd May
for 3 nights From £1183

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  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Riverside is a beautifully-kept, three-storey Victorian country house in the Lake District National Park town of Ambleside, Cumbria. Grasmere 4.9 miles; Windermere 4.9 miles; Keswick 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1168149)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 3rd May
for 3 nights From £2899

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Sea Breeze is a lovely, terraced cottage resting in the outskirts of Swanage, Dorset. Close to a shop and a pub. Coastal location. Close to a beach. Wareham 9.2 miles; Poole 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1150773)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Mon 3rd May
for 3 nights From £447

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.