24/7 “On Holiday” Support

Our friendly UK team are here to help, in case of any emergency.

Award Winning Holiday Experts

Over 30 years of experience in UK self-catering holidays.

B Corp Certified Business

Committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.

Safe & Secure Payments

Flexible payment options for peace of mind.

May Half-term Breaks

REFINE SEARCH

Your UK & Ireland search returned 10,191 cottages

Most relevant
  • Most relevant
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming single-storey annexe resting in Honington near Shipston-On-Stour, Warwickshire. Ground-floor living. Countryside views. Private garden. Tennis Court. Open-plan. Moreton in Marsh 7.8 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 11 miles; Warwick 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1112360)

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

3 nights from Sun 26th May £407

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully presented mid-terrace cottage resting in Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Romantic. Close to amenities. Patio with furniture. Grassington 10.5 miles; Ripon 12.2 miles; Harrogate 14.8 miles. (Ref. 1094814)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sat 25th May £456

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, single-storey lodge nestled in the rolling Welsh countryside in Llanyre, Powys. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Open-plan living. Countryside views. Builth Wells 9.6 miles; Hereford 39.9 miles. (Ref. 1058642)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Tue 13th Feb to 3rd May 2024

3 nights from Wed 29th May £827

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous semi-detached house rests in Starbotton near Buckden, North Yorkshire. Enclosed patio. WiFi. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Kettlewell 1.9 miles; Hawes 13.6 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1076292)

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

3 nights from Tue 28th May £500

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo
  • Sykes rating

A lovely open-plan annexe resting in Bleathwood, Herefordshire. Country views. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Romantic. Ludlow 5.3 miles; Worcester 24.7 miles; Hereford 22.6 miles. (Ref. 1109393)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sun 26th May £345

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting in Faversham, Kent. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Pretty courtyard. Quirky. Chilham 7.6 miles; Canterbury 10.2 miles; Whitstable 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1016133)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Tue 28th May £368

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful cottage nestled just yards away from the beach, in the seaside village of Instow, near Bideford. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Woodburner. North Devon. (Ref. 992431)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 31st May £603

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A modern, semi-detached barn conversion, situated in the village of Cleeve Prior in Worcestershire. Open-plan. Contemporary. Countryside. Enclosed garden. Evesham 6 miles. Broadway 10 miles. (Ref. 973914)

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

3 nights from Sat 25th May £580

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stunning detached cottage near the quaint village of Llandwrog. Open plan. Two woodburning stoves. Large garden. Wifi. Parking. Caernarfon 6 miles. (Ref. 924328)

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

3 nights from Tue 28th May £658

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A superb two-bedroom cabin resting in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd. Amazing country views. Barbecue. Open-plan. Romantic. Nefyn 7.2 miles; Portmeirion 16.9 miles; Bangor 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1127604)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly
  • 25% off - Fri 19th Apr to 3rd May 2024

3 nights from Wed 29th May £532

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.0

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This charming lodge rests on the South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth in Lancashire. Decked balcony. Contemporary style. Excellent location. Capernwray 3.2 miles; Windermere 21.9 miles (Ref. 1131323)

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

3 nights from Tue 28th May £466

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary second-floor apartment located in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Juliet balcony. Parking. WiFi. Robin Hood's Bay 5.6 miles; Scarborough 19.6 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1067235)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Wed 29th May £414

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, traditional cottage resting within the village of Trefin near St David's. Within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Near Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Fishguard 15.5 miles; Pembroke 28.7 miles. (Ref. 1039521)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Wed 17th Apr to 28th Jun 2024

3 nights from Fri 31st May was £729 £696

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, wood-clad holiday home resting in the New Forest National Park in Nomansland, Wiltshire. Pet-friendly. Woodland views. Open-plan living. Rural. Landford 1.2 miles; Lyndhurst 8.1 miles; Salisbury 12.8 miles; Milford on Sea 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1132976)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Tue 28th May £608

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A cosy terraced cottage situated in Langcliffe near Settle , on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Open-plan living space. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Settle 1.1 miles; Malham 7.1 miles; Skipton 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1060194)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Mon 27th May £380

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A magnificent six-bedroom property resting in Langho, South of Clitheroe. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Enclosed Garden. Close to amenities. Whalley 3.2 miles; Clitheroe 6.5 miles miles; Longridge 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1102366)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Tue 28th May £1920

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beautiful stone cottage, situated in the town of Biddulph in Staffordshire. Gas effect fire. Countryside views. Stoke-on-Trent 7 miles. (Ref. 986939)

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

3 nights from Fri 24th May was £946 £621

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This is a first-floor apartment located in the town of Whitby, Yorkshire. Allocated parking. Central location. River views. Robin Hood's Bay 4.9 miles; Staithes 11.1 miles; Scarborough 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1016636)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Fri 31st May was £678 £582

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stone-built, semi-detached cottage nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, in the small village of West Witton. Off-road parking. Open fire. Yorkshire Dales National Park. (Ref. 989427)

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

3 nights from Fri 31st May was £723 £500

Last booked yesterday
See more details
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes
  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned, three-storey townhouse resting in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Close to amenities and the beach. Pet-friendly. Contemporary. Enclosed courtyard. Pembroke 10.3 miles; Carmarthen 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1131903)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Fri 31st May was £961 £693

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.