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Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

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493 rental properties match your search for Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend

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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights
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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £2150
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights

The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate,

Stratton, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

An ideal country retreat, this holiday lodge enjoys a fantastic rural setting high within the Dorset Downs and offers characterful accommodation along with fishing on the River Frome nearby.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £1100
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights

Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £335
Next available: 20 Dec - 7 nights
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Old Guadaloupe Cottage,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous romantic cottage, 4 star rated with its own secluded private hot tub, spoil the one you love on a special break to remember.

ground floor bedroom rural views
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £480
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights
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Dolwen,

Rhayader, Powys, Wales
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break to this family-friendly country cottage set in the beautiful Elan Valley close to Rhayader and the River Wye.

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ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
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7 nights from £690
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Lydeard Farm Bush Camp and Lodge Group Accommodation,

Broomfield, Somerset, England
sleeps  56 sleeps 56
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation lodges in beautiful Quantock Hills area of Somerset, sleeping up to 30 guests in total, sociable communal spaces with BBQ and camp fire to, set in Quantock Hills.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
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microwave in kitchenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParkinggarden
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7 nights from £2240
Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights
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Old Guadaloupe Farm House,

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic rural retreat, this family-friendly self-catering farmhouse enjoys a tranquil setting in Leicestershire and with views of the surrounding countryside, high quality accommodation, a gold award, a private hot tub and half an acre of gardens, has plenty to recommend it.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
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gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £830
Next available: 12 Dec - 7 nights

The following properties match your search criteria but have not supplied up to date availability information, contact them direct to find out if they are available.

The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A superb dog friendly, 5 star detached stone holiday cottage with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, and gym - located on a private holiday estate in Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with full access to 28 acres of private woodlands, meadows and a fishing lake.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
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gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800

Romantic Cabin Haf with all weather Hot Tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Romantic log cabin with its own private hot tub, nestled by the Berwyn Mountains in Wales.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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7 nights from £480
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Knowle Manor,

Dunster, Somerset, England
sleeps  53 sleeps 53
20 bedrooms 20 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous large country house featuring an indoor swimming pool, games room, beautifully landscaped gardens and a location in the Aville Valley within Exmoor National Park, this is a very special place to stay with a family-friendly policy.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £8750
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The Mews,

Minehead, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom barn conversion in Somerset with bubbly outdoor hot tub, and idyllic country views, close to Taunton, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £1695
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New Hall Farmhouse ,

Wolsingham, County Durham, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Stunning holiday farmhouse with ample rustic charm with features such as wooden beams, stone walls and high ceilings in some rooms along with a large enclosed private garden, located on a farm close to Hamsterley Forest and conveniently located for discovering the Pennine Hills on days out.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenwood burning stoveParkinggarden
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7 nights from £2400
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Seaspray,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Homely and welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage (2 dogs welcome and cats by arrangement), just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and within half an hour’s drive of some of North Devon’s best beaches.

valley viewsnear beach
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7 nights from £199
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Beachcomber at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Berrynarbor, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
cat friendly cat friendly

2 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home, just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and well located for discovering some of the best of the North Devon coast on holiday.

valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £199
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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.