May Half Term Holiday Cottages
With a cool breeze and warm sunshine, May marks the start of summer and many happy times to come. Kick start your summer properly and hop in the car; a holiday in a luxury self-catering cottage awaits. Browse through our list of 371 available cottages and find your favourite. All of our cottages are handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped so your holiday is the best it can be.Read more
Spend your days exploring deep, green countryside and skim stones across lazy streams. Follow the scent of salty air and head to the coast, spending long days on the beach flitting between soft sands and cool sea. Perch on a bench and watch as life goes by, before heading to a local restaurant to dine on fresh, local produce lovingly crafted and prepared by skilled hands. Then, when you've had your fill of exploring, turn your attention to relaxing. Throw yourself into the holiday spirit and land in your own private self-catering cottage, primed and ready for you. An early summer break in your own slice of paradise can give you the chance to unwind, catch up and settle into a slower, more considered rhythm.
Spend your May-Half Term in a Luxury Retreat
Whether you are looking for a solo retreat or want to bring the whole family away for a much-needed break, May half term provides ample opportunity to escape to greener grass for a while. However you'd like to spend your time, our cottages offer wide variety and consistent quality. Many of our cottages are dog-friendly too, meaning everyone can join in this May half term.
We have 371 cottages available for May half term
7 nights from £3080
Wold House
56385 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Blockley
Beautifully situated in an elevated position overlooking the serene Cotswold village of Blockley, experience exquisite luxury and charm in this breathtaking five bedroom holiday ho...
7 nights from £3080
7 nights from £674
Ty Blawd
56581 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Fishguard.
Make Ty Blawd your special place. A most romantic rural retreat for two, located on the rugged cliffs of Strumble Head with an abundance of luxury, style and through the large pict...
7 nights from £674
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £607 *
Tal y Gaer
56562 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fishguard.
An enchanting, dog-friendly, original whitewashed farmhouse, sleeping four, nestling on Strumble Head peninsula in the magnificent Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Take in the br...
7 nights from £607 *
7 nights from £806
Bluebells
56242 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
Tucked away in a quiet location, yet just a stone's throw from bustling Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, you will find Bluebells. Situated at the end of a pretty row of cottages, t...
7 nights from £806
7 nights from £800
Thanckes Lodge
55783 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
Seeking a seaside escape, then come and discover our coastal homestay, with stunning ocean views, a short stroll to the beach, use of a private spa area and miles of coastal walks ...
7 nights from £800
7 nights from £889
Beacon Hill Barn
56442 bedroom self catering cottage near Midhurst.
This gorgeous barn sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park providing an excellent base for all types of rural pursuits and is perfectly positioned for visiting the towns...
7 nights from £889
7 nights from £491
Horizons
55481 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...
7 nights from £491
7 nights from £661
Rock
55492 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Ilfracombe, Devon.
This newly renovated artist-style residence located in Ilfracombe's harbour area is a short flat walk to Wildersmouth beach and the harbour. The house has been refurbished to high ...
7 nights from £661
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £910
The Little Dairy Park Farm
56362 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ryde, Isle of Wight.
This welcoming retreat is close to the pretty village of Seaview and the sandy beach at Ryde, and has the Isle of Wight Gin Distillery within walking distance. Thoughtfully present...
7 nights from £910
7 nights from £2040
Woodlands
56235 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exmouth, South Devon.
Introducing a super family-friendly home, lovingly furnished and equipped to offer that perfect venue for any special celebration or multigenerational family holiday. Woodlands off...
7 nights from £2040