May Half-term Breaks

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Tannery Cottage is an inviting terrace cottage situated in the town of Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Child-friendly. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bridgnorth 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1145739)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Tower Cottage is a delightful holiday cottage resting just outside Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. Single-storey. Studio-style living. Private lawn. Romantic. Tenby 15.4 miles; Haverfordwest 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1141667)

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

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £293

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This charming reverse-level detached home rests in Applethwaite, Cumbria. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Dishwasher. Woodburning stove. Bassenthwaite 6.2 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13.1 miles. (Ref. 1068055)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A delightful barn conversion nestled in Stainton near Sizergh, Cumbria. Near Lake District National Park. Stylish. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. Kendal 5.2 miles; Burnside 8.8 miles; Windermere 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1122844)

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

    4.8

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Smart, first floor apartment 400 yards from Crantock beach. Parking. WiFi. In Newquay. (Ref. 976391)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An exceptional two-bedroom timber lodge resting in Manorbier, Pembrokeshire. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Close to the beach. Tenby 5.1 miles; Pembroke 5.7 miles; Saundersfoot 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1075146)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Anadlu is a delightful townhouse resting in the riverside village of Llanbedr, Gwynedd. In National Park. Close to a shop and pub. Garden. Near walks. Harlech 3.1 miles; Barmouth 7.5 miles; Criccieth 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1150824)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This fabulous property sits in the Avon valley near Stonehenge. This tranquil setting has woodland and a large garden and the River Avon flowing through it with double bank fly fishing. Amesbury 3.2 miles; Salisbury 10.1 miles; Southampton 33.1 miles. (Ref. 1076792)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Cuddfan is a stunning, single-storey cottage located in the countryside of Llanfwrog near Bodedern in Anglesey, enjoying sea views and a Smart TV. Holyhead 8.4 miles; Beaumaris 26.6 miles. (Ref. 1168928)

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

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £556

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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Cyffdy Cottage - Tegid is a detached stone cottage Parc, Snowdonia National Park, near Bala, featuring a woodburning stove and exposed beams throughout. Bala 2.9 miles; Dolgellau 16.9 miles; Chester 44.2 miles. (Ref. 1173444)

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

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £414

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A contemporary holiday home in Blythburgh in Suffolk. Rural views. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Communal swimming pool, Halesworth 4.1 miles; Southwold 5.4 miles; Aldeburgh 14.6 miles; Felixstowe 36.3 miles. (Ref. 1116873)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Beautiful Ironbridge holiday cottage attached to Meeson Hall in a lovely courtyard location. Quality, well-equipped accommodation. Woodburning stove. Perfect for a romantic break and exploring beautiful Shropshire. Ironbridge World Heritage Site 13 miles. (Ref. 17632)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £471

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A delightful four-bedroom mid-terrace house resting in Borth-y-Gest, North Wales. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Harlech 10.3 miles; Caernarfon 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1077143)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Old Stables is a charming annexe, within extensive grounds boasting a lake, meadow, fields, and orchards, in the quaint village of Headcorn, Kent. Staplehurst 4.2 miles; Maidstone 9.2 miles; High Weald National Landscape 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1162125)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A romantic, stone-built barn conversion resting in Compton Bishop, Somerset. Open-plan living. Woodburning stove. Near Mendip Hills AONB. Axbridge 2.2 miles; Cheddar 4.2 miles; Weston-super-Mare 10 miles. (Ref. 1060214)

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

Mon 1st Jun
for 3 nights £451

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful mid-terrace cottage settled at the heart of the North York Moors National Park, perfect for a family of four. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Nearby train station. Lealholm 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1026358)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This spectacular, detached beach house sits in Meenlaragh near Gortahork, County Donegal. Sea and mountain views. Open-plan. Bedrooms with en-suite. Glenveagh National Park 15.9 miles; Dungloe 20.6 miles; Letterkenny 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1096813)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £805

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

7 Craikewells is a delightful, single-storey house situated in the village of Flamborough in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasting an enclosed garden. Bridlington 4.8 miles; Filey 11.5 miles; Scarborough 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1171874)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

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.