Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

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Lounge at Stanway House, Gloucestershire

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Stanway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 18

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Lovely large stone-built holiday cottage with 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and country views, ideal for large groups of friends or family, with a lovely rural location only 2 miles from Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1590

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Lounge at Stanton House, Gloucestershire

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Stanton House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 14

6 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Perfect for large groups or families looking to explore the beautiful Cotswolds, this stone-built holiday cottage is part of the Flagstone Farm development and has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £1290

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Private Swimming Pool at High Cloud, Monmouthshire

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High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £4500

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Private Swimming Pool at Roach Rest, Lincolnshire

Romantic Retreat

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Roach Rest,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

No pets

This 1 bedroom holiday cottage is located on a lovely working farm which boasts fishing lakes as well as a large indoor heated swimming pool, many of Lincolnshire’s best sights are within easy reach for day trips.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

lake views near local pub

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7 nights from £300

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Carp Cottage, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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Carp Cottage,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Escape for a chilled out holiday at Carp Cottage, situated conveniently close to several fishing lakes and part of a small collection of three welcoming holiday cottages on a working farm, with a swimming pool on site, this is a great place to relax and enjoy a spot of fishing.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 14 people)

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £450

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The Gothic Mansion, Bristol, from the outside

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The Gothic Mansion,

Bristol, Bristol, England

sleeps 45

13 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Historical 14 bedroom holiday house set in an acre of gardens near the heart of Bristol, sleeping up to 50 people in elegant accommodation, ideal for special family get-togethers, birthday parties or special celebrations (hen party bookings may be possible by arrangement).

5 (3 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £2000

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Holly Tree House, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £4500

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River Wye Lodge, Gloucestershire, from the outside

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River Wye Lodge,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 26

12 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Searching for a large holiday house for a big group getaway? This 11 bedroom holiday house sleeps up to 24 and with river views, a pet-friendly policy, a warm bubbly private hot tub and a games room has plenty to offer large groups, including a lovely setting by the River Wye in the Wye Valley, right next to the lush greenery of the Forest of Dean.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £5950

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Patio area at Langford Valley Barn, Dorset

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Langford Valley Barn,

Dorchester, Dorset, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Newly available is this stunning 4 bedroom barn conversion set by the unspoilt Dorset Downs, enjoy a luxury country holiday, just half an hour's drive from the beautiful Jurassic coastline.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £1200

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Open plan living area at Balebarn Eco Lodge, Devon

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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £720

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The Barn at RyePark House, Devon, from the outside

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Romantic Retreat

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The Barn at RyePark House,

Barnstaple, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

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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7 nights from £670

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The Anchor, Gloucestershire, from the outside

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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 20

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub

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7 nights from £4250

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe, Somerset, from the outside

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Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Ilminster, Somerset, England

sleeps 11

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

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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7 nights from £335

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Two Owls Lodge, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

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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7 nights from £595

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Main House at Brookside Retreat, Derbyshire

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Brookside Retreat,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Beautiful romantic retreat for 2, in the heart of Two Dales, just a short drive from the Peak District National Park.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 2 people)

near local pub

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7 nights from £475

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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

Stanway House,

Stanton House,

High Cloud,

Roach Rest,

Carp Cottage,

The Gothic Mansion,

Holly Tree House,

River Wye Lodge,

Langford Valley Barn,

Balebarn Eco Lodge,

The Barn at RyePark House,

The Anchor,

Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe,

Two Owls Lodge,

Brookside Retreat,

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

Book the Best May Day Holiday Escape for you