Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

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The Keepers, Perthshire, from the outside

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The Keepers,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

cat friendly

A collection of five unique country cottages, each with its own private garden, located within the stunning scenery of the Upper Tay Valley in Highland Perthshire.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£800*

3 nights - 03/05 to 06/05/2026.

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Private Hot Tub at The Boathouse, Highland

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The Boathouse,

Tomich, Beauly, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

Stylish sleeps 2 eco-friendly lodge with magnificent loch views and its own rowing boat, ideal for an off-grid holiday in the Scottish Highlands.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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£1000*

3 nights - 03/05 to 06/05/2026.

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Private Swimming Pool at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Courtyard Cottage,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 20 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£2920*

3 nights - 03/05 to 06/05/2026.

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Private Swimming Pool at The Locks, Newport

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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

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ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £3500

2 nights - 06/05 to 08/05/2026.

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The Chaffhouse, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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The Chaffhouse,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Lovely 2 bedroom dogs welcome and family-friendly barn conversion next to countryside and close to the Lincolnshire Wolds and Lincoln.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)

panoramic views of unspoiled countryside with meadows near local pub

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7 nights from £300

7 nights - 09/05 to 16/05/2026.

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Open plan living area at Pheasant, Suffolk

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Pheasant,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful romantic barn conversion on a farm in rural Suffolk, just outside the Norfolk Broads, boasting country views and access to superb onsite leisure facilities including a hot tub, gym and a games room.

Part of a cottage complex: 7 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £650

7 nights - 04/05 to 11/05/2026.

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Owl Lodge,

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Three bedroom two bathroom no pets holiday lodge with stunning valley views, and onsite fishing along the River Fowey, just half an hour’s drive from the Polperro coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£638*

3 nights - 03/05 to 06/05/2026.

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Ten Ocean Reach, Devon, from the outside

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Ten Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 4

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 1 bedroom pet-friendly holiday rental with sea and countryside views plus a balcony for sitting out and enjoying the view, just 4 miles from Salcombe and 20 miles from Dartmouth.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £560

7 nights - 04/05 to 11/05/2026.

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Coastal scenes near Seven Ocean Reach, Devon

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Seven Ocean Reach,

Salcombe, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

cat friendly

Stylish 2 bedroom pet-friendly coastal holiday rental with sea views close to Salcombe, wake up to sea views every day on holiday in beautiful Devon.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 13 people)

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £699

4 nights - 04/05 to 08/05/2026.

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Kitchen/diner at Coddiwomple, North Yorkshire

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Coddiwomple,

Leyburn, North Yorkshire, England

sleeps 5

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Stylish 3 bedroom no pets holiday home, ideally located for discovering some of the best of the Yorkshire Dales on holiday.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views

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£627*

3 nights - 03/05 to 06/05/2026.

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Open plan living area at Woodcock, Suffolk

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Woodcock,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful 3 bedroom luxury holiday barn on a scenic Suffolk farm, close to the Norfolk Broads, with access to a hot tub, a games room, a gym and playbarn for young children on site.

Part of a cottage complex: 7 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 34 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £840

7 nights - 04/05 to 11/05/2026.

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Countryside views at Suran Y Coed, Powys

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Suran Y Coed,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

High quality 2 bedroom wooden holiday lodge with its own private hot tub and beautiful valley setting by hills and woodlands, ideal for a relaxing rural retreat break (set on a farm with fishing ponds on site).

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £420

2 nights - 13/05 to 15/05/2026.

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The Granary at Old Barn Cottages, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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The Granary at Old Barn Cottages,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly converted barn next to the Lincolnshire Wolds and just 40 minutes' drive from Skegness.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)

countryside views out to meadows near local pub

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7 nights from £250

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Ravensprings, West Yorkshire, from the outside

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Ravensprings,

Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England

sleeps 23

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Mansion House with splendid Victorian features offering spacious comfortable accommodation for groups of friends or family, within reach of the Peak District National Park and the fine historical city of York and spa town of Harrogate for days out.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £2450

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Cholwell Hall, Somerset, from the outside

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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 29

10 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3600

Special Offer: 20 Mar - 2 nights

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Looking to book a holiday cottage for the Early May Bank Holiday in 2025? Find holiday homes in the countryside and by the coast, to rent for the weekend of 3rd to the 5th of May 2025 on Country Cottages Online.

Why Rent a Holiday Cottage Over the Early Bank Holiday Weekend?

The springtime bank holiday weekend can be a great time of the year to escape for a staycation break in the UK. Having an extra day off gives you an opportunity to spend time with the family on a weekend break, where you can escape, relax and unwind with friends or family. During this time of year you can often be lucky with Spring sunshine too!

Whether you want to escape to the countryside for a rural retreat break or head to the coast for some fresh sea air and coastal walks, make the most of this long weekend and escape for a mini break this Spring.

Book the Best May Day Holiday Escape for you

There are often May Day events and celebrations on across the UK, so there is plenty to see and do whether at home or away. Whether you opt to book a break in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland, we hope you find the perfect holiday home to rent for your early May bank holiday break. Options include family-friendly cottages, romantic escapes, dog-friendly accommodation and glamping.

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Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

The Keepers,

The Boathouse,

Courtyard Cottage,

The Locks,

The Chaffhouse,

Pheasant,

Owl Lodge,

Ten Ocean Reach,

Seven Ocean Reach,

Coddiwomple,

Woodcock,

Suran Y Coed,

The Granary at Old Barn Cottages,

Ravensprings,

Cholwell Hall,

Why Rent a Holiday Cottage Over the Early Bank Holiday Weekend?

Book the Best May Day Holiday Escape for you