May half term holiday cottages
With a cool breeze and the hint of summer on its way, May is a wonderful time of year to discover a beautiful corner of the UK.Read more
With the summer holidays still out of reach and warmer weather on its way, why not take advantage of this lovely time of year and escape to South West. Travel solo, have a romantic getaway, or take advantage of some true family time and have a half term to remember in a cottage this half term, get ready to make memories you’ll keep forever.
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We've got 623 holiday cottages matching your search in the South West...
7 nights from £600 *
The Threshing Barn
57333 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
Nestled in a quaint west Devon village, escape to the tranquility of village life and a slower pace at The Threshing Barn. This newly fully refurbished barn offers style and charm ...
7 nights from £600 *
7 nights from £650
The Hayloft
57342 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Okehampton, Devon.
Escape to rural Devon bliss and become an Exbourne village local for a week; from walking the numerous bridle paths to popping to the local pub for a swift half, not forgetting you...
7 nights from £650
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.
From £350 per night
Koes Cabin
5720Woodland eco cabin near the North Coast of Cornwall
If you're searching for a tranquil, off-grid escape close to the Cornish coastline, Koes Cabin is just the place. Koes, meaning woodland in Cornish, is nestled within a magical 43-...
From £350 per night
From £127 per night
Keynor
5721Treehouse with sea views near the North Cornish Coast
If you're looking for a truly unique stay, this is surely the place! Keynor, meaning 'ocean' in Cornish, is a very special treehouse, nestled on a 43-acre site on the north Cornwal...
From £127 per night
7 nights from £754
Spring View
56863 bedroom rural cottage near the sea and close to Dorchester, Dorset.
A family friendly holiday home situated in a beautiful rural Dorset hamlet with countryside views galore. Recently renovated throughout, Spring View, offers a peaceful escape from ...
7 nights from £754
7 nights from £465
Rose's Loft
57071 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Porthallow.
With pastoral views of the surrounding woodland and within serpentine splendour, the conversion of this milking barn took place in 2021 to create a stunning bijou abode. Located a ...
7 nights from £465
7 nights from £893
Little Bovey Farmhouse Retreat
56963 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Whether you're looking for coast or countryside, this beautiful semi-detached cottage is located perfectly. Boasting a bubbling hot tub, pizza oven, a fabulous enclosed courtyard, ...
7 nights from £893
7 nights from £998
Backswood Cottage
57012 bedroom self catering cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
This cottage is an absolute celebration of its setting at Backswood, a working farm set on 150 acres of land, surrounded by ancient woodland. From its hilltop position, the panoram...
7 nights from £998
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 £735
The Pottery
57021 bedroom self catering cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
This is an exceptional bolthole in a farmstead setting, perched high up above the River Exe as it winds through the beautiful hills and woodland between Tiverton and Exeter in leaf...
7 nights from £735
7 nights from £676 *
Willow Cottage
57122 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Northlew, Dartmoor.
Come and explore this deceptively spacious and rather special pretty stone cottage in the heart of the north Devon village of Northlew, a friendly sociable village on the edge of D...
7 nights from £676 *
