Cottages for May bank holidays in South England

Cottages for May bank holidays in South England

May is when South England comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more

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We have 170 available for the May Day bank holiday in South England

1 Harrow Cottages is a 1 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £276

1 Harrow Cottages

4642

1 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


This charming first floor apartment is in Nettlestone, just up the hill from Seaview and within walking distance of the beach. Surrounded by countryside there are lovely views from...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £276

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  • 30% off

    12 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025

    From £423.00 £296.10

The Studio is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly, cosy cottage near Ryde.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £372

The Studio

5753

1 bedroom, dog friendly, cosy cottage near Ryde.


Whether you seek relaxation or adventure on the Isle of Wight, The Studio provides the most welcoming modern-rustic retreat to experience the best of natural beauty and contemporar...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £372

Moorhen Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £403

Moorhen Cottage

4548

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Battle.


Moorhen Cottage is a single-storey barn situated in a rural location in the heart of an organic dairy farm in the hamlet of Wartling with views of the Pevensey marshes and the Sout...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £403

6 St Josephs is a 2 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £427 *

6 St Josephs

3846

2 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Ventnor, Isle of Wight


6 St Josephs is a top floor apartment with stunning panoramic sea views, which you can admire from the balcony, sitting-room and main bedroom! Ideally positioned between Bonchurch ...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £427 *

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  • 20% off

    4 Apr 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

    From £731.00 £584.80

Sawmill Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage in Royal Tunbridge Wells.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £440

Sawmill Cottage

4425

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage in Royal Tunbridge Wells.


On the site of the 18th Century sawmill and on the common across the road from The Pantiles, Sawmill Cottage is ideally suited for couples wishing to explore the Royal Spa town of ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £440

Poppets Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £447

Poppets Cottage

4280

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex


Nestled in a peaceful setting and part of a former convent, Poppets Cottage is as charming as its name implies. Thoughtfully furnished in a country vintage style, this delightf...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £447

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  • 30% off

    22 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025

    From £378.70 £265.09

The Tea Hut is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £65 per night

The Tea Hut

4477

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.


The Tea Hut is situated up a private drive in High Hurstwood. Nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside it is a great base from which to explore Ashdown Forest and the local to...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £65 per night

The Byre is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £462

The Byre

4732

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Battle.


Bursting with character and charm, The Byre is waiting to give you that rural experience. Situated in 12 acres of 1066 countryside it is one of Thornden Farm's original outbuilding...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £462

Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.

19 Seaview Bay is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £465

19 Seaview Bay

4926

1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


Escape to the delights of 19 Seaview Bay to enjoy a slice of stunning Island coastline, a gentle stroll around the pretty local shops, relax with an afternoon tea at Seaview Hotel ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £465

18 Seaview Bay is a 1 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £480

18 Seaview Bay

4996

1 bedroom self catering apartment with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


Perfectly situated in the much sought-after village of Seaview on the Isle of Wight, 18 Seaview Bay is a charming, sunny apartment found in a small development, close to the villag...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £480

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A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in South England. The schools have gone back. And the May calendar in the South West is bursting with high days, holidays and Pagan customs so peculiar you couldn't make them up. Have a peek at what's available. Use the search options on the left to choose the length of your break and the area where you want to stay. We've got 170 holiday cottages available in South England for your May escape.