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The Old Piggery is a charming, dog-friendly, single-storey farm stay resting in Kemberton, Shropshire, boasting a barbecue, enclosed garden, and Smart TV. Wolverhampton 15.8 miles; Shrewsbury 19.9 miles; Shropshire Hills National Landscape 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1171421)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £749

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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Wonderfully presented barn conversion near Little Hereford, on the outskirts of Ludlow and the Shropshire border. Hot tub. Superfast Broadband. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Tenbury 4 miles. (Ref. 969150)

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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £496

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A superb semi-detached cottage in Kents Bank near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Sky TV. WiFi. On-street parking. Enclosed patio. Near the coast. Near railway station. Cartmel 2.6 miles; Lake Bowness-on-Windermere 15.4 miles; Kendal 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1083405)

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  • Sky TV

Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £525

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A two-storey detached fisherman's cottage in the Seatown of Cullen, Scotland. Woodburners. Sloping ceilings and skylight windows. Elgin 21 miles. (Ref. 989552)

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Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £571

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Delightful, detached cottage in Caynham village. Converted cider mill with wealth of oak beams and trusses. Quality, open plan, contemporary accommodation. Excellent walking. Ludlow 3 miles. (Ref. 16683)

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Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £586

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Lychgate View Cottage is a welcoming house over three floors, in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, games room, and allows two pets. Cromer 8 miles. (Ref. 1170470)

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  • Games room

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £406

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £1058

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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A first-floor apartment set in the village of Beadnell, Northumberland. Open-plan living. Romantic. Close to the beach. Seahouses 2.1 miles; Bamburgh 5.3 miles. (Ref. 1128769)

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Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £840

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    5.0

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A contemporary single-storey barn conversion resting rurally in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. In AONB. Countryside views. Stylish. Romantic. Whipsnade 4.4 miles; Dunstable 5 miles; Berkhamsted 8.6 miles; Watford 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1020743)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £749

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Barbecue. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1056286)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £475

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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Number 16 is a welcoming bungalow nestled in the market town of Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Smart TVs. Horncastle 6.3 miles; Louth 19.3 miles; Lincoln 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1152801)

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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £634

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Unique, A-frame lodge placed near Gillingham in Dorset. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. On Whistly Waters. WiFi. (Ref. 970181)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights was £456 £434

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A Grade II listed cottage perched in the pretty village of Upleatham near Saltburn-By-The-Sea, North Yorkshire. Open fire. WiFi. Character. Saltburn-by-the-Sea 2.6 miles; Middlesbrough 12.2 miles; Whitby 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1073539)

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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £511

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Tay View is a wonderful holiday home situated just on the outskirts of Aberfeldy in Perthshire with a charming open-plan living space and private balcony. Pitlochry 13.6 miles; Perth 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1170998)

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Fri 29th May
for 3 nights £631

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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The Potting Shed is a sweet, couples' lodge in the countryside of Combe, near Langport, Somerset. Private parking. Romantic. Garden with furniture. Langport 1.1 miles; Somerton 4.9 miles; Taunton 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1144768)

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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £246

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This modern detached house sits in the Derbyshire town of Glossop. Hot tub. Smart TV. WiFi. Near Peak District National Park. (Ref. 981709)

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Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £811

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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A contemporary, ground-floor apartment in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Panoramic sea views. BT TV package, Netflix. Off-road parking. Short walk to beach. St Ives 1.9 miles; Penzance 8.7 miles; Falmouth 21 miles. (Ref. 1073866)

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  • Baby-friendly

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £751

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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This stunning, two-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Winthorpe near Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Smart TV. Enclosed decking. Ground-floor living. Open plan. Southwell 11 miles; Lincoln 16.6 miles; Nottingham 24.5 miles (Ref. 1124922)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £462

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A ground floor annexe situated near the hamlet of Oad Street near Sittingbourne in Kent. Pet-friendly. Garden with patio area. Sittingbourne 1.7 miles; Rochester 10.2 miles; Tunbridge Wells 31.2 miles. (Ref. 960985)

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  • Baby-friendly

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £381

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Fabulous annexe accommodation for families near the seaside town of Filey. All ground floor, spacious open plan living area with woodburner, contemporary kitchen. Off road parking, pet-friendly, bike storage. 10 mins walk to beach. Scarborough 7.5 miles. (Ref. 935080)

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  • Baby-friendly

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights £862

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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.