May Half-term Breaks

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. Open-plan. Sea views. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Holmrook 3.1 miles; Seascale 6.6 miles; Whitehaven 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1007857)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £635

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lake View Barn, a lovely ground-floor apartment near the bustling town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. Lake side property. Hot tub. Barbecue. En-suite rooms. Alderley Edge 4.1 miles. Prestbury 4.4 miles. (Ref. 1154245)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights £688

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  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Detached character cottage in the Shropshire Hills AONB, 3 miles from Bucknell. Hot tub. Countryside views. Exposed beams and stone. Grade II listed. Clun 3.6 miles; Knighton 6.7 miles; Ludlow 16.4 miles. (Ref. 974321)

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

Sat 5th Jun
for 3 nights £1185

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, detached, single-storey cottage rests in Trusthorpe, Lincolnshire. Close to beach. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Dog-friendly. Enclosed garden. Mablethorpe 1.8 miles; Louth 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1097893)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £629

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    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)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights £623

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, traditional house is based near Ilam, Derbyshire. WiFi. En-suites. Spacious rooms. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 998680)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
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Sat 5th Jun
for 3 nights £882

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1085615)

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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights £1404

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Woodstock Lodge is a ground-floor bungalow resting in the town of Hednesford, Staffordhsire. Near to the Cannock Chase AONB. Pet-friendly. Close to a shop and a pub. Cannock 2.3 miles; Stafford 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1107762)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £399

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Drummygar Mains, an imposing, detached holiday home close to Arbroath in Angus on the east coast of Scotland. Hot tub. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Carnoustie 6.1 miles; Dundee 13.4 miles. St Andrews 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1154477)

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

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights £1103

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A fabulous, single-storey property residing in Marsh Green near Whimple, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. In an AONB. Ottery St Mary 3.9 miles; Exeter 9.6 miles. (Ref. 999414)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £2166

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A stylish, converted former stable, nestled in a quiet corner of Hall Green near Walmer Bridge, Preston. Woodburning stove. Romantic retreat. Countryside. Preston 7.5 miles; Southport 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1073401)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £317

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This superb semi-detached barn conversion rests in the rural village of East Norton, near Uppingham in the East Midlands. Woodburner. Country views. Corby 13.5 miles; Leicester 15 miles. (Ref. 993253)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights £502

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely semi-detached cottage located in the village of Sawdon, North Yorkshire. Rural location. Panoramic views. Brompton-by-Sawdon 1.9 miles; Scarborough 10 miles. (Ref. 982982)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights £599

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint, semi-detached cottage sits in Blakedown, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Stourbridge 4.4 miles; Kinver 5.5 miles; Bewdley 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1098095)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights £794

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb wooden lodge resting just outside the village of Wedmore in Somerset. Countryside location. Open-plan. Hot tub. Cheddar 6.5 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 9 miles. (Ref. 1100432)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £658

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level barn conversion resting on a working farm on the outskirts of Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. Smart TV and WIFI. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Dishwasher. National Botanic Gardens 8.5 miles; Llanelli 19 miles; Tenby 30 miles. (Ref. 1121549)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £537

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This single-storey, detached annexe sits in Cricklade, Wiltshire. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Private garden. Romantic. Swindon 9.4 miles; Cirencester 8.1 miles; Cheltenham 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1104750)

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

Wed 2nd Jun
for 3 nights £355

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A brilliant, detached house residing in Swanwick, Derbyshire. Large gardens. Ample off-road parking. Butterley 1.1 miles; Alfreton 2.5 miles; Matlock 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1065033)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £501

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A fantastic ground-floor apartment resting in Spittal, Northumberland. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near a beach. Berwick-upon-Tweed 1.6 mile; Alnwick 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1085217)

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

Sun 30th May
for 3 nights £676

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights £722

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.