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Little Barn is a stunning holiday home tucked away in the rural outskirts of Stockbridge, a charming town in Hampshire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Dishwasher. Winchester 10.1 miles; Salisbury 15.9 miles; Southampton 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1136243)

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  • 10% off - Thu 23rd Apr to 31st May 2026

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights was €1053 €944

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
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    5.0

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As featured in Gavin and Stacey, Lush House is a terraced holiday home in Barry, South Wales, offering WiFi, an enclosed garden, and roadside parking. Penarth 6.9 miles; Cardiff 9.6 miles; Newport 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1179689)

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Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights €1269

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Pheasant Cottage is a delightful, two-bedroom holiday home resting in Hurst, North Yorkshire. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Countryside. Open fire. Richmond 10.4 miles; Leyburn 12.8 miles; Barnard Castle 19.4 miles; Kirkby Stephen 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1140216)

  • Wi-fi
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Mon 25th May
for 3 nights €650

Last booked 3 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Fourways Loft, a stylish first-floor accommodation, with an electric fire, set in the rural outskirts of Smeeton Westerby near Kibworth in Leicestershire. Market Harborough 5.6 miles; Wigston 8.5 miles; Corby 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1158085)

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  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights €413

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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An attached barn conversion resting within a wonderful location, close to Much Wenlock. Wenlock Edge views. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Near Shropshire Hills AONB. (Ref. 1001579)

  • Wi-fi
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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €508

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Bedrooms2
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1 Penporth, a charming property located in the lovely town of Rhayader in Powys. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Child-friendly. Short drive to national parks. Llandrindod Wells 10.9 miles; Aberystwyth 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1143556)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Wed 27th May
for 3 nights €516

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Contemporary log cabin at the heart of gated development in gorgeous Lakeland countryside. En-suite shower room. WiFi. Secure off road parking. 15 mins to Keswick and Penrith. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 972633)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €554

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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A stylish duplex apartment resting in Backbarrow near Newby Bridge & the southerly end of Lake Windermere. Balcony. River views. Open-plan. Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1071349)

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  • Baby-friendly

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €710

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.8

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This charming ground-floor property rests on the outskirts of Lydstep, near Manorbier, in Wales. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Tenby 3.6 miles; Saundersfoot 6 miles. (Ref. 1037234)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights €608

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A fantastic Grade II listed cottage resting in Boscastle, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Near historic sites. Tintagel 3.4 miles; Camelford 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1079990)

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Thu 28th May
for 3 nights €957

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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Partridge is a pleasant pet-friendly single-storey cabin tucked away on the rural outskirts of Withern near Alford, Lincolnshire. Mablethorpe 7 miles; Louth 9.5 miles; Horncastle 17 miles; Skegness 17.8 miles. (Ref. 1171688)

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  • Ground floor bedroom

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €461

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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8 Buckfields is a coastal apartment resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Sea views. Close to town centre. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3.1 miles; Seaton 7.7 miles; Devon 37 miles. (Ref. 1106015)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €682

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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The Coach House, a stunning, pet-friendly house nestled in the village of Holloway in Derbyshire, featuring a woodburning stove, and off-road parking. Matlock Bath 4.1 miles; Matlock 4.4 miles; Peak District National Park 9 miles. (Ref. 1161872)

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  • 10% off - Fri 22nd May to 6th Jun 2026

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights was €1235 €1118

Last booked 2 hours ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Lovely romantic Church Stretton cottage on 200 acre farm. Mezzanine bedroom, well-equipped accommodation, oak beams, use of gardens and grounds. Church Stretton 4.6 miles. (Ref. 4137)

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  • Baby-friendly

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights €377

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Comfortable end-terrace cottage on owner's working farm. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Private patio. Walking and cycling nearby. Fresh seasonal vegetables available from the farm. Bolton Low Houses 1.4 miles. (Ref. 921598)

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

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €447

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights €1061

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Nempnett Farmhouse is a well-presented farmhouse resting in Nempnett Thrubwell near Blagdon, Somerset. Pet-friendly. Near AONB. Hot tub. Eco-friendly. Bristol 12 miles; Weston-Super-Mare 15.7 miles; Bath 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1151124)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights €1594

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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This homely bungalow is located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Electric fire. Near beach. Holkham 3.1 miles; Burnham Market 6.2 miles; Fakenham 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1075458)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights €1160

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights €1037

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Time and Tide is a charming, first-floor apartment resting in Arnside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Couples retreat. Pretty views. Near beach. Kendal 11.2 miles; Windermere 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1147317)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Wed 27th May
for 3 nights €309

Last booked 2 days 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.