May Half-term Breaks

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This charming chalet-style cottage rests in the village of Neen Sollars, in Shropshire. Games room. Woodburning stove. Tenbury Wells 6.1 miles; Kidderminster 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1010755)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £622 £529

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

85A Braybrooke Road is a stylish, detached holiday home resting in the town of Desborough, Northamptonshire, with a hot tub, a Smart TV, and a sauna. Rushton 3 miles; Kettering 7.1 miles; Northampton 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1165047)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A beautifully renovated semi-detached cottage set in the heart of Grassington in North Yorkshire. Upside down living. Open plan. Exposed beams and stone. Skipton 9 miles. (Ref. 960885)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An impressive barn conversion resting in Munderfield near Bishop's Frome, Herefordshire. Farm. Original features. Woodburning stoves. Tenbury Wells 13.2 miles; Hereford 14.5 miles. (Ref. 1101198)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Stag Lodge, a wonderful holiday lodge resting in the coastal town of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Single-storey. Electric fire. Hot tub. Short drive to beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.3 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 19.1 miles; Guisborough 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1157582)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Charming cottage in the vibrant village of Staveley. Within 5 minutes walk to local amenities. Pet-friendly, enclosed courtyard and WIFI. Windermere 5 miles. (Ref. 956372)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A detached bungalow situated in the village of Seasalter, Kent. All ground floor. Patio areas with furniture. Whitstable 2 miles; Herne Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 930347)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £694 £541

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Superb detached cottage with modern styling, en-suite facilities, and amenities within two minutes’ walk. Ground floor bedrooms and shower room. Garden. Parking. Wifi. Sea views. Perfect base for families. Red Wharf Bay 1.5 miles. (Ref. 961953)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Enia (Lodge 2) is a contemporary, single-storey lodge with a hot tub, set on a lovely working sheep farm in Llanelidan near Corwen, Denbighshire. Llangollen 11 miles; Bala 14.7 miles; Ruthin 7.8 miles; Betws-y-Coed 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1159329)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £700 £629

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

St. Albans is a delightful, semi-detached bungalow situated in the coastal village of Boscastle, Cornwall. Smart TV. Lawned garden. Washer/dryer. Tintagel 3.2 miles; Camelford 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1120185)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A striking Victorian townhouse situated within the historic market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Garden. Close to amenities. Bourton-on-the-Water 4.1 miles; Chipping Norton 8.9 miles; Chipping Campden 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1091391)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Character property which was originally a blacksmiths. Two bedrooms, feature fireplace. Enclosed lawned garden. ideal placed for walks and cycle routes. Louth 8 miles. (Ref. 946471)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A charming cottage nestled in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Electric fire. Pet-friendly. Romantic dwelling. Warwick 5.4 miles; Coventry 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1092480)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stunning, single-storey lodge resting in a tranquil quarry on the outskirts of St Breward. Private hot tub. Ample off-road parking. Private lake. Bodmin 7.7 miles; St Austell 19.4 miles. (Ref. 995951)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £1144 £905

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully-presented first-floor apartment resting in Windemere, Cumbria. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. In the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1118307)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A charming pod settled in Seaton near Hornsea, East Yorkshire. Garden. Pet-friendly. Near coast. Bridlington 16.3 miles; Filey 27.3 miles; Scarborough 33.9 miles. (Ref. 1106891)

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

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £331

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A delightful, three-bedroom cottage situated in Rathmullan, County Donegal. Near a beach. Open fire. Enclosed garden. Characterful features. Close to amenities. Letterkenny 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1134732)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An inviting single-storey lodge nestled in Goosnargh, Lancashire. Lakeside views. Off-road parking. Open-plan. In the Forest of Bowland AONB. Brindle 18 miles. (Ref. 1127228)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Beck Edge is a fantastic stone-built barn conversion resting in the village of Braithwaite, Cumbria. Close to a pub, village shop, cafes and walks. Off-road parking. In national park. Keswick 2.7 miles; Ambleside 20.3 miles, Windermere 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1137783)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Washing machine

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.