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Cottages for May half term

1,381 properties found
Ilkley, Yorkshire

Woolcombers

2111

Our grading

Mon 26 May 2025

7 nights

Mon 26 May 2025

£558

Was £615

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Bowes, Yorkshire

Lapwing - Bowes

211

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£764

Was £843

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Bishop Auckland (3mls NW), County Durham

Rosies Railcab

211

Our grading

Mon 26 May 2025

7 nights

Mon 26 May 2025

£488

Was £537

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Whitby, Yorkshire

Stakesby House Apt 2

211

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£556

Was £635

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Spilsby(3mls NE), Lincolnshire

Chapel Cottage - Old Bolingbroke

2111

Our grading

Sat 24 May 2025

7 nights

Sat 24 May 2025

£632

Was £697

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Crediton, Devon

Pod Popeye

2111

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£526

Was £645

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Narberth, West Wales

Maes Yr Haf - Annexe

2111

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£613

Was £753

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Charmouth (2mls N), Dorset

Stubbs Bridge Woodland - Hazel Hut

2111

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£666

Was £775

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Portmagee, County Kerry

Portmagee Channel View

2101

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£335

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Lincoln (11mls N), Lincolnshire

Hare's Hideaway

211

Our grading

Mon 26 May 2025

7 nights

Mon 26 May 2025

£549

Was £675

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Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Hazel Tree Cabin

211

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£1,161

Was £1,283

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Whitby, Yorkshire

Great Fryup View

221

Our grading

Sun 25 May 2025

7 nights

Sun 25 May 2025

£571

Was £598

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Cottages for May half term

Whether you’re planning a memory-making family holiday, an action-packed reunion with friends or a peaceful couple’s retreat, our collection of cottages for May half term makes the most of this season’s fine weather; dog-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens and self-catering accommodation with hot tubs provide the perfect backdrop for reconnecting with the great outdoors, the true spirit of spring. We even have wonderful cottages for multiple dogs if you're bringing a few canine pals! If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained, the natural beauty of the rolling countryside and the enchanting charm of the sweeping coast provide a playground of outdoor activities to enjoy, from hiking and cycling to sailing and paddleboarding. From cottages nestled in working farms to family seaside boltholes, whatever your dreams for May half term, our fabulous self-catering holiday cottages make them a reality.

Make waves by surfing the early summer swells along the rugged yet breathtaking coastlines sweeping across Devon and Cornwall; the gloriously golden beaches dotted along the South West provide the perfect spot to enjoy long, sunny days and skim stones out to sea. Set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery the UK has to offer, explore the waterways of the Lake District aboard a canoe, paddleboard or traditional steamer boat or catch some sublime sunsets melting over the vast, rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales as you conquer the deep valleys and wild moorland this area is famous for. Browse our magnificent collection of holiday cottages for May half term to enjoy unforgettable adventures and make lifelong memories.