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    4.9

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A wonderfully presented detached cottage resting in Killorglin, County Kerry. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Killarney 14.3 miles; Tralee 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1070416)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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A contemporary three-storey holiday home resting in Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire. Open-plan. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Milford Haven 6.3 miles; Haverfordwest 7 miles; Pembroke 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1082101)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This splendid single-storey holiday home rests in Alford, Lincolnshire. Near an AONB. Dog-friendly. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Mablethorpe 5.3 miles; Louth 13.8 miles; Skegness 14.7 miles; Horncastle 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1119249)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Moorhen House is a beautifully-designed holiday home resting in the picturesque landscapes of Loughanure, County Donegal. Electric fire. En-suite bedrooms. Loughanure 2.4 miles; Donegal Airport 3 miles; Glenveagh National Park 20 miles. (Ref. 1154217)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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A fabulous four-bedroom property resting rurally in Cullenagh Upper, Beaufort, in County Kerry. Near National Park. Family and pet-friendly. Countryside views. En-suite bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Killorglin 8.1 miles; Killarney 8.3 miles. (Ref. 20751)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 25% off - Thu 6th Feb to 29th Mar 2025

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun $843

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.1

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Cragford is one of the ultimate holiday homes in Cornwall. Offering exceptional accommodation in a stunning clifftop location with private access to Gwenver beach below and overlooking Sennen cove. A truly outstading property. Penzance 8 miles. (Ref. 927273)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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A lovely, detached barn conversion across a courtyard from the owners’ farmhouse, on working sheep farm, close to the village of Knowstone and nine miles from South Molton. All bedrooms have TVs and en-suites. Ideal rural retreat. Combe Martin 19 miles. (Ref. 924911)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

A superb Grade II listed house resting in Penrith, near Ullswater, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Carlisle 17.7 miles; Keswick 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1078897)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.3

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This superb reverse-level property rests in Newport, Monmouthshire. Close to amenities and a beach. Dog-friendly. In a National Park. Fishguard 7.1 miles; Cardigan 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1122393)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • 18 Guests
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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This impressive ten-bedroom property sits in Ravenglass near Holmrook, Cumbria. En-suite bedrooms. Enclosed garden. Large. In a National Park. Seascale 6.5 miles; Whitehaven 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1118505)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun $1547

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A contemporary two-bedroom holiday home settled on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in the West Midlands. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Rural. Royal Leamington Spa 14.1 miles; Warwick 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1095211)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
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  • 5% off - Fri 21st Mar to 28th Mar 2025

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun $707

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This fabulous Grade II listed cottage rests in the Dorset village of Marnhull. Early 19th century building. En-suite. Dog-friendly. Shaftesbury 5 miles. (Ref. 970616)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 30th May was $840 $636

3 nights from Sat 31st May was $1248 $900

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.7

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An outstanding holiday home in the heart of Southwold in Suffolk. Sea views. Spacious. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Welcome gift. Open fire. Aldeburgh 18 miles; Woodbridge 27.1 miles; Felixstowe 39.7 miles. (Ref. 1116915)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

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This timber lodge sits on an elevated position in Briar Hill Farm, Newton Ferrers, Devon. Beautiful views. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Pet-free. Bovisand 8.5 miles; Plymouth 9.5 miles; Bigbury-on-Sea 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1085817)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. Hot tub. Wood burner. Secure garden. Four bathrooms. WiFi. Falmouth 6 miles. (Ref. 965738)

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

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun $1328

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Small Lane Cottage is a simply gorgeous, stone-built cottage in Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire. Countryside location. Near National Park. Endon 2.9 miles; Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from Mon 26th May $1276

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A stunning one-bedroom pod resting on the outskirts of Aberlour, Moray. Swimming pool. Romantic. Accessible. Open-plan. Ballindalloch 6.2 miles; Dufftown 9.9 miles; Elgin 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1107454)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

Wonderful seaside cottage on the tip of the Hook Head Peninsula. Unique accommodation with first floor sitting room with beautiful sea views. Ideal family retreat. Fethard-on-Sea 5.4 miles. (Ref. 17185)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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A remarkably finished 3-storey barn conversion just outside the delightful in Clocaenog North Wales. Luxury cottage. Spa block outside. Breathtaking Denbighshire views. (Ref. 923017)

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