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    4.6

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The Wonky Burrow is a stylish, lower-ground-floor apartment nestled in the outskirts of Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Windermere Train Station 1.3 miles: Ambleside 5.6 miles; Kendal 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1141446)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £700 £574

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A contemporary, three storey holiday home resting in Trearddur Bay, Anglesey. Sea views. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Stylish interior. Holyhead 2.9 miles; Cemaes Bay 16.2 miles; Llangefni 15.5 miles; Menai Bridge 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1115966)

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

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £1039 £820

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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20 High Street is a simply beautiful Grade II listed cottage resting in the seaside town of Bridlington,2025 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman's Award Winner. Skipsea 9.6 miles; Filey 9.9 miles; Scarborough 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1069987)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £347

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A semi-detached, stone-built cottage resting in the heart of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Ideal for families. Meltham 3.6 miles; Huddersfield 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1074639)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £480

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A luxury, contemporary abode nestled in the grounds of the Abshot Manor Country Club with access to the on-site facilities, in the village of Titchfield Common, Hampshire. Shared pool, tennis courts and gym. Off-road parking. Titchfield 1.5 miles. (Ref. 968208)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £696

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A beautiful, lodge ideal for couples situated in the Cornish countryside on the fringes of Dobwalls in Cornwall. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Near a lake. EV charger. Liskeard 3.1 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1121176)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 20% off - Tue 24th Feb to 10th Mar 2026

Sun 31st May
for 3 nights £554

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Lovely, detached cottage, surrounded by countryside and with views over towards Ramsey Island, near the village of Solva. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. WiFi. Shop and pub 2.4 miles. (Ref. 1008362)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £362

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A wonderful single-storey lodge resting in Holywell, North Wales. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Mold 7.8 miles; Prestatyn 12.8 miles; Chester 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1128546)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £485

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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This is a luxury wooden lodge set in the lovely village of Gargrave in North Yorkshire. Open plan. High quality furnishings. En-suites. Skipton 4 miles. (Ref. 969614)

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

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £470

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Apartment at The Old Dog, Thorpe, a wonderful first-floor apartment set in the pretty village of Thorpe within the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. Ashbourne 4 miles. (Ref. 1154005)

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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £430

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Ty Crwn, a plush pet-friendly Celtic roundhouse nestled near Lampeter in Ceredigion, with stunning views from the hot tub, copper bath and a fire pit. Carmarthen 23.1 miles; Aberystwyth 22.4 miles; Cardigan 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1136441)

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

Sun 24th May
for 3 nights £744

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Spacious, detached farmhouse, set within the grounds of the owner's home, in the village of Bledlow, Buckinghamshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Princes Risborough 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1036553)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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Sat 30th May
for 3 nights £1218

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £524

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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
  • Washing machine

Fri 22nd May
for 3 nights was £611 £466

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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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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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 27th Feb to 1st May 2026

Sat 30th May
for 3 nights £672

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Highwood Hut is a romantic single-storey, studio-style hut near Liskeard, Cornwall boasting a wood-fired hot tub, barbecue and countryside views. Looe 10.5 miles, Bodmin 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1173559)

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

Sat 30th May
for 3 nights £342

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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This homely bungalow is located in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. Enclosed garden. Electric fire. Near beach. Holkham 3.1 miles; Burnham Market 6.2 miles; Fakenham 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1075458)

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

Sat 23rd May
for 3 nights £815

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This superb detached lodge is situated in Bamburgh, Northumberland. WiFi. Multi-fuel stove. En-suite. Seahouses 3 miles; Alnwick 12 miles. (Ref. 1002945)

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

Tue 26th May
for 3 nights £1049

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A luxury lodge situated near the village of Ulverston. Hot tub. Countryside location. Ulverston 3 miles; Lake Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 977687)

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

Mon 25th May
for 3 nights £580

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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Coach House, a stunning, pet-friendly house nestled in the village of Holloway in Derbyshire, featuring a woodburning stove, and off-road parking. Matlock Bath 4.1 miles; Matlock 4.4 miles; Peak District National Park 9 miles. (Ref. 1161872)

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

Wed 27th May
for 3 nights £760

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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.