May Half-term Breaks

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Gwel Y Fenai is a delightful holiday home nestled in the village of Y Felinheli in Gwynedd. Grade II listed. Barn conversion. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Caernarfon 3.2 miles; Bangor 7.6 miles; Llanberis 8 miles. (Ref. 1077697)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £646

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A superb, detached single-storey cottage resting near Warkworth and the Northumberland Heritage Coastline. Open-plan living room. Stunning interior design. Far reaching views of the sea and Warkworth Castle. Amble 3.8 miles; Alnwick 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1052864)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £910

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The View is a contemporary lodge resting in the outskirts of Bangor-On-Dee, Wrexham, with a hot tub and a delightful single-storey layout. Smart TV. Overton-on-Dee 3.4 miles; Wrexham 5.5 miles; Ellesmere 8 miles; Chester 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1160979)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £681 £655

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A wonderful penthouse apartment settled in the heart of Arnside, Cumbria. Sea views. Washing machine. En-suite. Close to amenities. Kendal 11.7 miles; Windermere 21.4 miles. (Ref. 1061703)

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  • 5% off - Sun 12th Apr to 19th Apr 2026

Mon 1st Jun
for 3 nights £592

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 is a delightful holiday home situated in Boot, Eskdale, a quaint parish in Cumbria. In National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Eskdale 1.9 miles; Gosforth 7.3 miles; Seascale 9.9 miles; Wasdale Head 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1135822)

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  • Baby-friendly

Mon 1st Jun
for 3 nights £497

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Beach House is a contemporary, open-plan abode situated along the coast in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, enjoying sea views and a woodburning stove. Portpatrick 6.6 miles; Newton Stewart 25.4 miles. (Ref. 1128161)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 1st Jun
for 3 nights £428

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Rye Croft is a stylish holiday home, with a barbecue and hot tub, resting in the village of Willaston in Cheshire with a hot tub and cinema room. Chester 9.5 miles; Liverpool 9.8 miles. (Ref. 1156913)

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  • Baby-friendly

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £1738

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Annex is a delightful, single-storey property resting in the countryside of Fulmodestone near Fakenham, Norfolk. Rural location. Couple’s retreat. Fakenham 5.3 miles; Holt 9.1 miles; Weybourne 12.7 miles. (Ref. 935833)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £468

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This fabulous property sits in the Avon valley near Stonehenge. This tranquil setting has woodland and a large garden and the River Avon flowing through it with double bank fly fishing. Amesbury 3.2 miles; Salisbury 10.1 miles; Southampton 33.1 miles. (Ref. 1076792)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • 25% off - Thu 12th Feb to 23rd Mar 2026

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £1533

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A Stones Throw is a gorgeous cottage resting in the village of Sawdon near East Ayton in North Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove and welcoming a pet. Scarborough 10 miles; North York Moors National Park 13.2 miles; Flamborough 24.3 miles. (Ref. 1154362)

  • Wi-fi
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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £448

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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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 1st Jun
for 3 nights £722

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A delightful wooden-clad lodge resting on the outskirts of Greetham, Rutland. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1056287)

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

Sat 30th May
for 3 nights £628

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Marcus Barn, a stunning barn conversion sitting on the edge of County Durham in the charming village of Ebchester. Pet-friendly. Near North Pennies AONB. Consett 3.4 miles; Beamish 10.3 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 13.8 miles; Sunderland 22.3 miles (Ref. 1158607)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £464

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Spacious 4 bedroom period farmhouse set in 18 acres of a working farm with stunning far reaching countryside views situated at the end of a no through road in a tranquil hamlet between Launceston and Bude. Very child and dog friendly. (Ref. 954402)

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Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £604

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This delightful former fisherman’s house rests in Buckie, Moray. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Sea views. Close to amenities. Portessie 1.4 miles; Rathven 1.6 miles; Portknockie 5 miles; Cullen 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1112455)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £562

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £845

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Temperance Croft is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Wadshelf in Derbyshire which is ideal for couples. Chatsworth 5.4 miles; Bakewell 8.3 miles; Matlock 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1155313)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £312

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £358

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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The Old Piggery is a charming, dog-friendly, single-storey farm stay resting in Kemberton, Shropshire, boasting a barbecue, enclosed garden, and Smart TV. Wolverhampton 15.8 miles; Shrewsbury 19.9 miles; Shropshire Hills National Landscape 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1171421)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £554 £524

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  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This traditional detached cottage lies in fantastic village of Braunton on the coast of Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Saunton 2 miles; Croyde 3.9 miles; Woolacombe 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1055592)

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

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £1980

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.