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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Penny Cottage is a beautiful, pet-friendly holiday home resting in the quaint little village of Haworth in West Yorkshire and is near a local shop and pub. Skipton 11.4 miles; Hebden Bridge 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1152543)

  • Wi-fi
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  • 10% off - Fri 1st Aug to 31st Aug 2025

3 nights from Sun 31st May $493

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    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 $524

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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3 nights from Sun 31st May $431

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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West End is a spacious and tasteful, single-storey studio annexe with parking and near local amenities in the village of Martlesham, Suffolk. Woodbridge 2.7 miles; Felixstowe 11 miles. (Ref. 1166992)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    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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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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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
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • 15% off - Fri 27th Jun to 11th Jul 2025

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A barn conversion resting in New Mills near Hayfield, Derbyshire. Luxury. Private Hot tub. Romantic retreat. New Mills 2.8 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 6 miles; Marple 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1025634)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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This ground floor barn conversion rests on the fringes of Kirk Langley in Derbyshire. King-size bed. En-suite. Off-road parking. Derby 6.8 miles; Ashbourne 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1012614)

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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 $447

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A delightful second-floor apartment resting in Haworth, West Yorkshire. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Hebden Bridge 8.2 miles; Skipton 11.5 miles. (Ref. 1082525)

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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
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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An attractive all-ground-floor cottage settled in Castlemorton near Welland, Worcestershire. Romantic. Private garden. Desirable location. Great Malvern 6.4 miles; Tewkesbury 10.3 miles; Cheltenham 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1068156)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A homely ground-floor cottage tucked away on the rural outskirts of West Peckham near Hadlow, Kent. Underfloor heating. Private garden. WiFi. Tonbridge 5.8 miles; Maidstone 9.1 miles; Royal Tunbridge Wells 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1068731)

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

    4.9

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A detached annexe found at the head of the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Smart TV with Sonos speaker. Private garden. Romantic retreat. New Mills 3.3 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 4.2 miles; Buxton 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1053651)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

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

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

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.