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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Shepherd's Crook is a charming stone-built home in Grasmere, Cumbrua, set over three floors with hillside views and close by lakes and walks. Ambleside 4.4 miles; Windermere 8.6 miles; Keswick 13.1 miles. (Ref. 946739)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £844

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A beautiful mid-terrace barn conversion, in the heart of Cleeve Prior, close to the Warwickshire border. WiFi, open fire, pet-friendly. Rural retreat. Great base for exploring Worcestershire and Warwickshire. Evesham 6 miles. (Ref. 935301)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £426

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A unique detached black barn situated on a peaceful country lane in Church Pulverbatch near Longden, Shropshire. Underfloor heating. Party room/ yoga studio. Woodburning stove. Snailbeach 8.1 miles; Shrewsbury 8.1 miles; Church Stretton 11.2 miles. (Ref. 1050338)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From £1440

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Old Riverside School House rests in the heart of Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. River views. Close to amenities. Romantic. Stylish. Halifax 8.5 miles; Haworth 8.7 miles; Holmfirth 19.7 miles; Skipton 21.1 miles. (Ref. 998323)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £337

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Well-presented first floor apartment located near the coast in the village of Crantock, Cornwall. Off-road parking. WiFi. Shop 0.2 miles and pub 0.3 miles. (Ref. 1010483)

  • Wi-fi

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £392

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Copper Coin, a stylish, three-bedroom bungalow rests in Gawber, South Yorkshire. Near amenities. Hot tub. Contemporary. Rural views. Barnsley 1.8 miles; Rotherham 12.7 miles; Leeds 22.8 miles. (Ref. 1138913)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From £732

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful pod based in a country location in Marston Montgomery, near Ashbourne. Ideal for couples. Pet free. Hot tub. Uttoxeter 5.2 miles; Ashbourne 8 miles. (Ref. 1124606)

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

Wed 2nd Jun
for 3 nights From £586

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful cottage within walking distance to the village of Boxford. Two bedrooms. Large enclosed garden. Pet friendly. Lavenham 9.4 miles. (Ref. 961454)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £342

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A sweet, thatched terraced cottage resting just paces from the heart of Chagford. Woodburning stove. Character touches. Pet-friendly. Okehampton 10.9 miles; Exeter 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1095896)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £444

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely detached bungalow resting in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Near a National Park. Private garden. Broughton-in-Furness 5.4 miles; Ulverston 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1116568)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £433

Last booked 9 hours ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A tranquil and spacious holiday cottage in Long Melford in Suffolk. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Welcome gift. Sudbury 3 miles; Lavenham 4.5 miles; Aldeburgh 45.1 miles. (Ref. 1117133)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From £850

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Mountain View, a welcoming bungalow resting in the outskirts of the town of Chirk in Wrexham. Near to a shop. Near to a pub. Pet-friendly. Open fire. Wrexham 8.9 miles; Clwydian Range & Dee Valley National Landscape 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1157883)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £476

Last booked 6 hours ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Pretty, detached stone built barn with lovely rural outlook. Balcony, En-suite. Parking. Easy access to amenities and to the Somerset attractions. South Petherton 2 miles. Crewkerne 9 miles. (Ref. 1052429)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £362

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pen-y-ghent is a contemporary home with a hot tub, conveniently located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Kendal 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1153899)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £1262

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A charming, stone-fronted farmhouse resting in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd. In National Park. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Communal games room. Pet-friendly. Harlech 4.9 miles; Barmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 1125572)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 30th May
for 3 nights From £1051

  • 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 7th Jun
for 3 nights From £363

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful stable conversion, all ground floor cottage with two bedrooms. Well-furnished. WiFi. Vineyard on-site. Sherwood Forest nearby. Warsop 1.2 miles. (Ref. 963639)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £360

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, two-bedroom home resting in Ambleside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Countryside views. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Grasmere 4.5 miles; Windermere 4.6 miles; Keswick 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1129461)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £717

  • Sleeps18
  • Bedrooms9
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Evenjobb Court Farmhouse is a beautiful Grade II listed holiday home boasting character features and contemporary comforts including hot tubs, in Evenjobb, Powys. Hay-on-Wye 16.5 miles; Leominster 18.6 miles; Ludlow 24.8 miles; Hereford 24.9 miles. (Ref. 1127715)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £3032

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.