May Half-term Breaks

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Character barn conversion, positioned near the market town of Wirksworth, on the edges of the Peak District. WiFi. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Games room. Family-friendly. Matlock 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1008064)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps3
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    5.0

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A lovely two-bedroom terraced house resting in Amble, Northumberland. Dog-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. Warkworth 1.8 mile; Alnmouth 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1113584)

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3 nights from Sun 31st May £387

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    5.0

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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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La'al Ling, a beautifully-presented shepherd's hut in the quaint village of Cliburn near Penrith, Cumbria. Romantic. Hot tub. Barbecue. Woodburning stove. Keswick 22.2 miles; Carlisle 24.8 miles. (Ref. 1154800)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A spacious studio-style first-floor apartment resting in Fiddington, Somerset. Barbecue. Open-plan. Country views. Romantic. Cannington 3.4 miles; Quantock Hills AONB 6.3 miles; Watchet 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1090476)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
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3 nights from Sun 31st May £330

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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A character cottage nestled on a cobbled street in the heart of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden with summer house. Amenities nearby. Louth 13.3 miles; Lincoln 21 miles. (Ref. 1109083)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A lovely, detached barn conversion perched in Welland, Worcestershire. Open-plan. Smart TV. Off-road parking. EV charging point. Near Malvern Hills AONB. Malvern 4.7 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles; Gloucester 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1087781)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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A charming single-storey lodge resting in Brisley near North Elmham, Norfolk. Rural. Ground-floor living. Open-plan. Romantic. Enclosed garden. Beetley 4.1 miles; East Rudham 14.1 miles; Holt 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1107698)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

This contemporary, lower ground floor apartment sits in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. Open-plan living. Centre of Buxton. WiFi. Tideswell 7 miles. (Ref. 26869)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Chapel House is a former chapel house in central Rhosneigr near the beach, on the Isle of Anglesey, with a hot tub, woodburning stove and balcony. Llangefni 11.7 miles; Trearddur Bay 12 miles; Holyhead 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1164842)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A fabulous holiday cottage in the village of Kirkcolm, Scotland. Stylish interiors. Outstanding surroundings. Woodburning stove. Stranraer 6.6 miles; Portpatrick 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1043977)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Charming first-floor apartment nestled in the city of Ely, in East Cambridgeshire. Off-road parking. WiFi. Shop and pub 0.2 miles. (Ref. 997878)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Rowan Barn, a contemporary barn conversion located in Bellingham, Northumberland. Family-friendly, beautiful views, open-plan. Bellingham 2.4 miles; Hexham 16.6 miles. (Ref. 1136625)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Skiber Long, a beautiful, single-storey barn conversion set in the rural outskirts of Bray Shop near Launceston in Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Games. Launceston 7.5 miles; Bude 25.9 miles. (Ref. 1153051)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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The Milking Parlour is a characterful, two-bedroom cottage residing in Frittenden near Cranbrook, Kent. Near the High Weald AONB. Woodburning stove. Goudhurst 8.3 miles; Tenterden 8.4 miles; Maidstone 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1138166)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming stone-fronted cottage in the heart of Middleton-in-Tessdale, County Durham. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Games room. Barnard Castle 9.5 miles; Appleby-in-Westmorland 22.8 miles; Darlington 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1085244)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A high-end, detached barn conversion situated in a rural location a few miles from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Idyllic location. Lake Vyrnwy 15.9 miles; Bala 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1056415)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Brock House is a stunning, pet-friendly barn conversion resting near the lovely town of Northallerton in North Yorkshire boasting an indulgent hot tub. Thirsk 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1162425)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

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.