May Half-term Breaks

REFINE SEARCH

Your UK & Ireland search returned 12,399 cottages

Most relevant
  • Most relevant
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sat 31st May £567

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

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

3 nights from Sun 25th May £776

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Bungalow to the Rear of 46 Church Street is a property resting in the town of Adlington, Lancashire. Close to a shop and a pub. Close to a lake. Local attractions. Chorley 3.4 miles; Preston 14.1 miles; Forest of Bowland National Landscape 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1148803)

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

3 nights from Wed 28th May £462

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Brew House is a stunning abode perched on the outskirts of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, featuring ground-floor living, a hot tub, and welcomes a pet. Skipton 22.7 miles; York 25.2 miles. (Ref. 1165748)

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

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £2055 £1847

  • 29 Guests
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.5

    Sykes Rating

Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £1647

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £602 £365

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A stylish first-floor apartment resting in the centre of Dartmouth, Devon. Allocated parking. Smart TV. In an AONB. En-suite bedrooms. Totnes 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1130718)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £657

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    Sykes Rating

6 Meadow Reatreat with Hot Tub is a pleasing single-storey lodge in Dobwalls, Cornwall, with a hot tub on the enclosed decking, woodburning stove. Liskeard 3.2 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1172392)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £522

Last booked 5 hours ago
See more details
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A stylishly decorated annexe cottage just outside of Mattishall in East Anglia. All ground floor. Open plan living. Extensive lawns. Dereham 5 miles. (Ref. 955349)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £284

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Dant Y Llew is a lovely, two-bedroom property resting in Bow Street, Ceredigion. Close to amenities. Electric fire. Smart TV. Pet-free. Hot tub. Aberystwyth 4.9 miles; Machynlleth 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1088307)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £468

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Meadow Barn, a wonderful cottage located in the village of Nether Heage in Derbyshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Matlock 8.6 miles; Derby 10.5 miles; Peak District National Park 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1155115)

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

3 nights from Tue 27th May £309

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Bwn Cath is a beautifully-designed, single-storey home nestled in Berriew near Montgomery, Powys. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Countryside. Family-friendly. Churchstoke 8.7 miles; Welshpool 8 miles; Bishop's Castle 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1122454)

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

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £1257 £948

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A lovely, light and airy ground floor apartment just a short stroll from the beach, town centre and numerous amenities in glorious Whitby! (Ref. 1015780)

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

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £669 £369

Last booked yesterday
See more details

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £749 £456

  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Stables is a superb barn conversion resting in Watchfield, Somerset. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Burnham on Sea 3.8 miles; Weston-Super-Mare 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1112503)

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

3 nights from Fri 30th May was £680 £437

  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

The Waggon Shed is a delightful, barn conversion resting in the rural area of Normanton near Bottesford, Leicestershire. Rural location. Garden. Open fire. Off-road parking. Grantham 8.4 miles; Newark-on-Trent 9.4 miles; Nottingham 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1135919)

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

3 nights from Tue 27th May £448

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Charming and spacious barn conversion set in a delightful tranquil rural location, yet only 5 miles from the beach and coastal path. Pet-friendly, enclosed gardens. Ideal for both weekly holidays and short breaks. Bude 7.5 miles. (Ref. 938056)

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

3 nights from Sat 24th May £637

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, ground-floor apartment in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Close to beach. River views. Close to North York Moors National Park. Robin Hood's Bay 5 miles; Scarborough 19 miles; Pickering 21 miles; Guisborough 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1127244)

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

3 nights from Tue 27th May £441

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Horseshoe Cottage is a delightful cottage settled into the countryside of Lockerley near West Tytherley, Hampshire. Countryside location. Close to a shop. West Tytherley 3.7 miles; Sailsbury 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1148219)

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

3 nights from Tue 27th May £615

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A breath-taking lodge resting in Pentney near King's Lynn, Norfolk. Electric woodburing effect fire. Blow up hot tub. Enclosed garden with decking. Sandringham 14 miles; Snettisham 19.4 miles; Hunstanton 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1107411)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from Fri 30th May £512

Last booked yesterday
See more details

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.