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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning barn conversion is situated in the rural countryside of Meeson, near Waters Upton in Shropshire. Open-plan layout. Woodburner. Waters Upton 1.5 miles; Telford 9 miles. (Ref. 983093)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £405

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Beautiful, stone-built cottage located in stunning countryside, near the Northumberland village of Ponteland. Panoramic, country views. WiFi. BBQ. Off-road parking. Pub 1 mile. (Ref. 1000069)

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

Fri 4th Jun
for 3 nights From £674

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, reverse-level barn conversion on the outskirts of Clawdd-Newydd, Denbighshire. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Ruthin 6.1 miles; Corwen 7.9 miles; Llangollen 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1125488)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £376

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, single-storey lodge nestled in the rolling Welsh countryside in Llanyre, Powys. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Open-plan living. Countryside views. Builth Wells 9.6 miles; Hereford 39.9 miles. (Ref. 1058642)

  • 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 £610

Last booked 2 hours ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Tourist Board rating

Close to beautiful beaches, a cafe and restaurant , this cottage in Borth Y Gest is in an idyllic location by delightful bay. Wifi, enclosed garden, 3 smart TV's. (Ref. 1008795)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 30th May
for 3 nights From £517

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Farnah House Barn is a delightful holiday barn stay on the outskirts of Duffield, offering en‑suite bedrooms and a hot tub. Ashbourne 11.3 miles; Matlock 12.7 miles. (Ref. 1175487)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £476

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Grade II listed mid-terrace cottage resting in Pickering town centre. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Kirkbymoorside 7.2 miles; Scarborough 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1033746)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From £586

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This inviting, lower-ground-floor apartment with resting on the Bala lakefront, Gwynedd. Balcony with breath-taking views. Stunning surroundings. Within Snowdonia National Park. Bala 1.7 miles; Llangollen 22.8 miles; Barmouth 26.9 miles. (Ref. 1128278)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From £410

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A lovely terraced cottage located in the village of Port Sunlight on the Wirral. Suited for families. Museum, train station and local sites all within easy reach. Bebington 0.5 miles; (Ref. 990719)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £412

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 30th May
for 3 nights From £1060

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Baronet’s Quarters is a lovely two-bedroom abode residing in Lynton, Devon. Ground-floor bedroom. Smart TV. Near amenities and a beach. In a National Park. Minehead 17.7 miles; Ilfracombe 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1138102)

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

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From £573

Last booked 4 hours ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Wheelhouse is a delightful, studio-style lodge resting rurally in Grimsay near Balivanich, Eilean Siar. Romantic. Countryside views. Open-plan. Iochdar 11.7 miles; Howmore 17.1 miles; Staoinebrig 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1138880)

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

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From £457

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Yarde Annexe is a characterul detached barn conversion set on a farm in Pen Elm near Taunton in Somerset, with a woodburning stove and welcoming a pet. Bridgwater 13.9 miles; Tiverton 23 miles; Weston-super-Mare 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1172388)

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

Tue 1st Jun
for 3 nights From £385

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful stone front barn conversion just outside of Truro. A brilliant base for exploring Cornwall. Family friendly. Farm land. Truro 4 miles. (Ref. 998307)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £468

Last booked 7 hours ago
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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Old Dairy is a pleasant, child-friendly holiday cottage resting in the small village of Muker near Hawes in North Yorkshire with an electric fire. Leyburn 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1175820)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £447

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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This charming, two-bedroom property rests in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Close to a beach. Near a National Park. Enclosed garden. Robin Hood's Bay 5.2 miles; Scarborough 19.2 miles; Pickering 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1112014)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £464

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This thoughtfully-decorated three-bedroom, 2 bathroom property rests in Bodham near Sheringham, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Private parking. In an AONB. Electric flame-effect stove. Cromer 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1125337)

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

Sun 6th Jun
for 3 nights From £611

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 5th Jun
for 3 nights From £1152

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    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

Mon 7th Jun
for 3 nights From £509

Last booked 9 hours 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.