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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Nest rests rurally on the outskirts of Llanteg, Pembrokeshire. Off-road parking. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Near amenities. Woodburning stove. Tenby 10.1 miles; Pembroke 15 miles; Haverfordwest 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1139557)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £315

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, reverse-level cottage resting in Bielby near Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Garden. Bedrooms with en-suites. Holme-on-Spalding-Moor 6.1 miles; Market Weighton 6.8 miles; York 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1095516)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights £391

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Willow is a lovely holiday hut located in the charming village of Llangurig, Powys. WiFi. Child-friendly. Off-road parking. Stunning country views. Llandrindod Wells 21.2 miles; Bishop's Castle; 36.3 miles. (Ref. 1150507)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights £484

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 10% off - Fri 5th Jun to 19th Jun 2026

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £1208

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Chapel is a converted methodist chapel situated in Brackenfield near Stretton, Derbyshire. Character features. Open-plan living. Lawned garden. Alfreton 4.6 miles; Chesterfield 9.6 miles. (Ref. 1140286)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £509

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Charming barn conversion set in the small town of Jeffreyston, close to Kilgetty in Pembrokeshire. Rural location. Walks nearby. WiFi. Kilgetty 3.4 miles; Saundersfoot 4.6 miles. (Ref. 1056393)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £433

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This is a bungalow barn conversion located on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Woodburning stove. Gorgeous countryside views. Bedrooms with en-suites. Leicester 15.1 miles; Nottingham 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1021255)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £442

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage resting on the Culzean Castle & Country Park Estate in Culzean, South Ayrshire. Enclosed garden. National Trust for Scotland. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Ayr 12.7 miles; Galloway Forest Park 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1104229)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Tue 26th May to 31st Jul 2026

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £835

  • 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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £1513

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A duplex apartment resting in Cononley in Airedale. Secure parking. WiFi. Open-plan living room. Skipton 4 miles; Keighley 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1051050)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £811

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Groomes Country House is a Grade II listed farmhouse resting in Farnham, Hampshire. Off-road parking. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove. Games room. Guildford 16.6 miles; Winchester 23.3 miles; Portsmouth 28.6 miles. (Ref. 974883)

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

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights £3095

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beach-themed, ground floor apartment in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Views of North Bay. En-suite. Pet-friendly. (Ref. 958913)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 6th Nov to 23rd Dec 2026

  • 10% off - Wed 6th Jan to 29th Jan 2027

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £469

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented chalet nestled in the New Forest. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. Salisbury 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1137480)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £588

Last booked 2 hours ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Birkhead, a lovely, first-floor accommodation, located in Troutbeck in Cumbria, enjoying countryside views and set in the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1145219)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £682

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Daisy Cottage is a charming, rural cottage resting in Oxhill near Tysoe, Warwickshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Close to a pub. Near to an AONB. Tysoe 4.2 miles; Tysoe 4.2 miles 16.4 miles; Cotswolds AONB 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1159024)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £526

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful reverse level seaside cottage resting in the quaint town of Seahouses, Northumberland. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Close to a beach. Beadnell 2 miles; Bamburgh 3.4 miles; Holy Island 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1121872)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £734

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious basement annex situated below the owner’s main house in Mynydd Mechell near Llanfechell, Anglesey. Patio garden. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Amlwch 7.5 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1078106)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £699

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned studio-style chalet resting on Monmouth Beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Romantic. Sea views. Close to amenities and attractions. Charmouth 3.6 miles; Axminster 5.8 miles; Bridport 10.3 miles; Sidmouth 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1112889)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £478

Last booked 3 days ago
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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely three-bedroom 3-story house in walking distance of Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, Alnwick, Northumberland. Private garden. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Electric fire. Alnmouth 4.4 miles; Rothbury 12.1 miles; Bamburgh 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1100570)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £592

Last booked 8 hours ago
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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.