Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

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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: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £500
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Apple Loft at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Apple Loft is a stylish romantic holiday home, perfect for 2 with wonderful tree top views of the Devonshire Hills and a lovely location amongst gorgeous countryside at Twistgates Farm, just 30 minutes’ drive from the Jurassic Coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
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7 nights from £425
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 nights
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Meadow Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Secluded 2 bedroom country cottage with meadow views, exposed wooden beams, character features and a lovely garden located by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast close by, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £550
Next available: 03 Feb - 4 nights
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The Escape,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Sleeps 10 holiday house with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and games room, just outside of the Peak District National Park.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £2200
Next available: 03 Feb - 3 nights
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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £425
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

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ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
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7 nights from £525
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights
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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
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7 nights from £595
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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Weathervane Cottage,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Three bedroom character cottage, both family-friendly and pet-friendly, with own garden in a peaceful location by the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Jurassic coast just a short drive away.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £550
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets

Beautiful 1 bedroom barn conversion with warm bubbly private hot tub, perfect for a couple and in an idyllic setting nestled next to fields and farmlands in North Devon, just outside of Exmoor National Park and only half an hour's drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree WifiPatio GardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £670
Next available: 03 Feb - 3 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £480
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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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: 03 Feb - 7 nights
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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge,

St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome

Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).

ground floor bedroom lake views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiParking
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7 nights from £550
Next available: 03 Feb - 7 nights

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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
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
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
microwave in kitchenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParkinggarden
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7 nights from £2240
Next available: 30 Mar - 4 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

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.