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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 £572 £424

  • 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

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful semi-detached cottage situated in Llangefni, Wales. WiFi. Juliet balcony. King-size bed. En-suite. Benllech 7 miles; Red Wharf Bay 7 miles. (Ref. 997634)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £332

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely annexe cottage nestled in the village of Burton Pidsea, East Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. All-ground-floor. Hot tub. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Hedon 6.5 miles; Withernsea 8 miles; Hull 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1034793)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £593

  • 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

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An attractive pod resting in Minsterley near Chirbury, Shropshire. Open-plan studio layout. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Chirbury 3.6 miles; Shrewsbury 18.9 miles. (Ref. 1055555)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £298

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful holiday home resting in the town of Rosscarbery, County Cork. Pet-friendly. Close to the coast. Private garden. Skibbereen 11.1 miles; Dunmanway 14.7 miles; Kinsale 31 miles. (Ref. 1059531)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £466

  • 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

  • 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

    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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £743 £465

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Traditional Welsh barn conversion on owner's working livestock farm. Character features. Surrounded by spectacular countryside. Walks and cycling from doorstep. Lampeter 8 miles. (Ref. 914966)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £313

Last booked yesterday
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  • 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 29th May
for 3 nights was £732 £519

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An exceptional detached lodge surrounded by 360 views of countryside landscapes in Otterburn in North Yorkshire. Idyllic setting. Woodburning stove. Pool table. Settle 8 miles; Skipton 9.3 miles (Ref. 962454)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £1360

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

If you are looking to enjoy all the beautiful beaches, scenic walking trails or fascinating activities and attractions of a family holiday without all the crowds and queues of the summer months, why not take the whole family one of these May half-term beaks?

Why May Half-term Breaks?

May half-term breaks offer everything you can enjoy on a holiday without all the hassle of a peak season break. So, why not make the most of the kids being off school and whisk them away for a May half-term holiday? Whether it’s a short break near a UK city or a week-long holiday on the British coast, there’s a perfect getaway for everyone in this collection.

Whilst many Brits favour the summertime for a staycation, we think a Spring getaway is just as special! During this time, you’ll get to see adorable, new-born animals during a countryside walk, soak up the blossoming flora of the UK’s forests and make the most of seasonal attractions as they begin to open.

Get away for a May half-term holiday full of fun and adventure that both you and the kids will enjoy, creating valuable memories for the future.

Places to Visit During a May Half-term Holiday

You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to locations for a May half-term break! For little ones, or those who prefer a slower pace when on holiday, there are numerous bustling fishing villages in Norfolk to wander around or there are plenty of beautiful blue flag beaches that are ideal for bathers and building sandcastles in locations like Pembrokeshire. If the weather turns there are plenty of farm parks and zoos scattered across the country, as well as theme parks like Alton Towers in the Peak District.

Other great places for May half-term breaks in the UK include:

Scotland

Snowdonia

Brecon Beacons

Lake District

Cornwall

Devon

Edinburgh

York

Chester

Types of Spring Holidays

No longer interested in May half-term holidays UK? Don’t worry, there are ample spring holidays to choose from. If you’re looking for a holiday during the Easter period, we recommend browsing this range of Easter breaks or these April holidays.

Or, if you want to treat mum to a memorable getaway, why not check out this collection of Mother’s Day cottages?

Only after a short getaway? A May bank holiday break or spring bank holiday cottage could be perfect for you. View the full selection of short breaks around the UK.

And don't forget to check out our collection of August bank holiday cottages too.