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

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 158 holiday cottages available in South England for your May escape.

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We have 158 available for the May Day bank holiday in South England

South Barn at Pickeridge is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1008

South Barn at Pickeridge

5211

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Haywards Heath.


South Barn at Pickeridge is tucked away on a 120 acre working farm in a secluded valley between West Hoathly and Ardingly. It's the perfect retreat for families and friends looking...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1008

Firestone Lodge is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Ryde, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1374

Firestone Lodge

5494

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Ryde, Isle of Wight.


Set back from the road and only a short walk from the pretty tidal estuary at Wootton Creek, Firestone Lodge sets the scene for your luxury holiday with family, friends and your mu...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1374

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Bentinck is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach in Ventnor.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £743

Bentinck

5724

3 bedroom cottage near the beach in Ventnor.


With everything you could wish for on your doorstep for a blissful Isle of Wight holiday experience with family or friends, Bentinck is a great base to explore all that this Island...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £743

Mallards is a 5 bedroom dog friendly self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £878

Mallards

3627

5 bedroom dog friendly self catering cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


Mallards is a spacious, three-storey Edwardian house in Seaview village and a much-loved family home. Enjoying a great location just yards from the seafront, it's the perfect choic...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £878

Garsdon is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £878

Garsdon

3604

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


This lovely bright and spacious detached house located on a quiet lane in Seaview is just a ten minute stroll from the beautiful beach at Seagrove Bay. With a charming large enclos...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £878

St Albans House is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Ventnor, Isle of Wight
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £888

St Albans House

3980

4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Ventnor, Isle of Wight


This large detached house is situated in an elevated position as you enter the town of Ventnor, with the most breathtaking views from virtually every room. The beautiful tiered...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £888

Alcantara is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £962

Alcantara

3574

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.


Beautifully decorated in neutral tones throughout, Alcantara is a well-presented, spacious property offering flexible family accommodation in the heart of Seaview. This detache...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £962

Tides Reach is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1014

Tides Reach

3818

4 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Seaview, Isle of Wight


This wonderful, modernised family house is located along the Seaview Duver just a short walk from Seaview Village and the Yacht Club. Tides Reach has a stylish open plan living/din...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1014

Pucks Oak is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Seaview.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1050

Pucks Oak

5698

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Seaview.


Within moments of the seafront at Seaview, with off-street parking and a lovely garden, semi-detached Pucks Oak is a great home-from-home to enjoy with friends and family. With the...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1050

The New House is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage in Godshill, Isle of Wight
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1182

The New House

4025

4 bedroom self catering cottage in Godshill, Isle of Wight


Nestled in the heart of the chocolate-box village of Godshill, this detached house has beautiful secluded gardens to the rear and everything the village can offer within a few minu...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1182

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