May Half-term Breaks

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented cottage based in the harbour town of Burry Port along the South West Wales coastline. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Kidwelly 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1000713)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €601

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

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)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €524

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Aelfor is a delightfully-spacious and contemporary cottage with a hot tub, exceptional countryside and far-reaching sea views, perched in Harlech, Gwynedd. Barmouth 10.2 miles; Porthmadog 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1113038)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €1346

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming, one-bedroom annex rests in Lympsham, near Brean, Somerset. Hot tub. Couples. Romantic. Open plan. Weston-super-Mare 5.4 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 5.5 miles; Glastonbury 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1113531)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €506

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful coastal location, yards from the sea! Pretty and characterful fisherman's cottage. Fabulous views. Peace and tranquillity. Warm and welcoming with stove. Gardenstown 1.6 miles. (Ref. 932561)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €587

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This wonderful lodge is located on White Cross Bay Holiday Park in the village of Troutbeck Bridge, in the Lake District. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Peaceful location. Shared leisure facilities. Windermere 2 miles; Ambleside 4 miles. (Ref. 973984)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €595

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €717

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful detached stone built-barn conversion on a sheep farm in the beautiful Pennant Valley. Wealth of character with exposed beams, trusses and wall timbers. High quality accommodation with stunning views and hot tub. Llangynog 2 miles. (Ref. 7058)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €1179

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Creed Cabin is a romantic, single-storey dwelling resting in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland. Studio-style. Pet-friendly. Sauna. Arnol 14.4 miles; Callanish Stones 17 miles. (Ref. 1136901)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From €560

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful castle apartment nestled in the market town of Stanhope, Durham. Sauna. En-suite. Spacious rooms. Durham 22 miles. (Ref. 1011973)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €1007

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful three-bedroom house resting in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Sea views. Private garden. Kingston upon Hull 17.9 miles; Market Weighton 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1101112)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €576

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €754

Last booked yesterday
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  • 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 €453

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, 15th century cottage situated in the village of Norwell, Nottinghamshire. Eco friendly. Character features. Woodburner. Southwell 8.1 miles; Newark-on-Trent 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1072868)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 5th Jun
for 3 nights From €470

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming mid-terrace cottage resides in Amble, Northumberland. Near an AONB. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Warkworth 1.4 mile; Alnmouth 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1127331)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €504

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful cottage resting on the edge of the historic town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. Annexe. Off-road parking. Cirencester 10.9 miles; Bath 24 miles. (Ref. 1062893)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From €2001

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €732

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rabbit Hole, a beautiful lodge positioned in the rural outskirts of Edith Weston, Rutland with a toasty woodburning stove and a delightful hot tub. Oakham 8.3 miles; Uppingham 6 miles; Peterborough 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1162742)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €1053

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Upper Hurst Farmhouse is a wonderful holiday home resting just outside Hartington in Staffordshire. Hot tub. Enclosed garden. Scenic views. EV charging. Buxton 12.2 miles; Bakewell 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1131577)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From €1200

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An impressive barn conversion near the Peak District National Park. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Games Room. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From €1214

Last booked today
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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.