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A stunning detached farmhouse in the Worcestershire village of Suckley. En-suites. Open plan. Hot tub. Malvern Hills AONB. Malvern 6.5 miles. Ledbury 11.5 miles. (Ref. 966284)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A wonderful, detached lodge resting in South Lakeland Leisure Village near Tewitfield, Lancashire. Private jetty. Next to lake. Off-road parking. Carnforth 2.3 miles; Kendal 14.1 miles; Windermere 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1099944)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    5.0

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A superb four-bedroom lodge resting on the Thorpe Park Lodges development in Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincolnshire. Hot tub. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. North Hykeham 2.5 miles; Lincoln 6.5 miles; Lincolnshire Wolds AONB 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1065942)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.0

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A remarkable three-bedroom holiday home resting in Sandown, on the Isle of Wight. Open-plan. Family-friendly. Close to the beach. Ryde 6.5 miles; Cowes 14 miles; Yarmouth 18.9 miles. (Ref. 1073331)

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3 nights from Tue 27th May £823

  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms6
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    4.2

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Buckland House is a beautifully-presented Georgian house resting in Lower Durston near Taunton, Somerset. Access to grounds with tennis court. Pet-friendly. Countryside views. Taunton 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1153269)

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  • Swimming pool
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  • Games room

3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £1775

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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A charming cottage located in the village of Fritton near Belton, Norfolk. Games room. Hot tub. Sauna. Great Yarmouth 7 miles; Lowestoft 10.1 miles; Berney Arms 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1057776)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.5

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This superb, detached bungalow rests in Iwood near Congresbury, Somerset. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. TV in bedrooms. Mendip Hills AONB 7.6 miles; Weston-super-Mare 10.8 miles; Bristol 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1049622)

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.6

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A spacious, detached cottage is settled in Partry near Ballinrobe, County Mayo. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. Westport 15.1 miles; Galway 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1101752)

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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Fishermen's Cottage, a traditional, country-style barn conversion in the village of Chawleigh, Devon. Woodburning stove. Countryside. Hot tub. Smart TV. Winkleigh 5.9 miles; Barnstaple 18.4 miles; Exeter 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1110513)

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  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms14
  • PetsNo

    3.9

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Large, semi-detached house on the outskirts of St. Asaph, in North Wales. Wheelchair-friendly. Function/conference room. Enclosed garden. Colwyn Bay 15 miles. (Ref. 986876)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.1

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A charming ground-floor apartment resting in Cove, near Kilcreggan, in Argyll and Bute. Romantic. Close to a loch. Rural. Electric fire. Garelochhead 7.8 miles; Helensburgh 17 miles; Loch Lomond 22.5 miles. (Ref. 1078298)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    3.2

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This stunning, three-bedroom holiday home rests in Hook, near Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. Hot tub. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Hook 4.8 miles; Basingstoke 12.1 miles; Reading 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1133067)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.2

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A sophisticated cottage resting within open countryside views in the idyllic village of Gilsland near Brampton, Cumrbia. Contemporary. Bed with built-in TV. Private garden. Haltwhistle 5.1 miles; Carlisle 18 miles; Hexham 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1044790)

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  • Sky TV
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3

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A luxury villa with sea views settled in a quiet part of Gurnard, Isle of Wight. Private hot tub. Underfloor heating. Open-plan living. Cowes 1.5 miles; Newport 4.1 miles. (Ref. 1076006)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    3.7

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Breeze, a delightful, three-storey abode resting in the seaside town of Bognor Regis in West Sussex. Near beach. Sea views. Off-road parking. En-suite. Chichester 7 miles; Brighton 30.3 miles. (Ref. 1094596)

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3 nights from Sun 1st Jun £648

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    3.9

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A charming thatched roof character cottage resting in the village of Osmington, Dorset. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. WiFi. Close to pub. Weymouth 4.4 miles; Dorchester 5.4 miles. (Ref. 1064960)

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

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  • Sleeps8
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Ingleborough is a detached, contemporary home with a hot tub and walking routes from the doorstep, resting in the heart of Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Kendal 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1153898)

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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The Grove is a delightful cottage located in the village of Wolfsdale in Pembrokeshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. St. Davids 13.7 miles; Narberth 14.5 miles; Pembroke 15.7 miles; Saundersfoot 22 miles; Tenby 23.6 miles. (Ref. 1160408)

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  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Seaview Wellness Retreat is an impressive, six-bedroom property residing in Carnoustie, Angus. Large. Sea views. Close to amenities and a beach. Dundee 12.4 miles; St Andrews 24.9 miles; Perth 34 miles. (Ref. 1143451)

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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.