Cottages to Rent in May

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168 rental properties match your search for Cottages to Rent in May 2026
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom pet-friendly barn conversion in rural Shropshire, set next to fields and farmlands near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sports area and toddlers play area.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £628
Next available: 05 May - 7 nights
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Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Get away to the unspoilt West Lothian countryside for a relaxing cottage break, just 20 minute's train ride from Edinburgh yet a world away in terms of tranquility and relaxation, this welcoming holiday cottage is equipped with its own private bubbly hot tub and there is a fantastic children's play park with swings, seesaw and slides on site to keep the kids entertained.

ensuite bedroom(s) rural views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifiPatio Gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £1145
Next available: 11 May - 4 nights

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Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £4250
Next available: 05 May - 3 nights
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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

No pets 5 bedroom holiday home in a tranquil village setting near Bakewell and the Peak District National Park, with the added luxury of a bubbly outdoor hot tub and games room.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2200
Next available: 05 May - 7 nights
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £2430
Next available: 05 May - 3 nights
Family-Friendly
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Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

near beach near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £4452
Next available: 05 May - 3 nights
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Dorchester, Dorset, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1200
Next available: 05 May - 7 nights
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Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly 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: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 48 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1290
Next available: 11 May - 7 nights
Family-Friendly
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Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 dog-friendly cottage
family friendly family friendly

15 bedroom Georgian mansion set in expansive grounds in Carmarthen, complete with indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room for spa-style experience, plus a private cinema and games room for entertainment.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessindoor poolfree WifigardenParking
7 nights from £6500
Next available: 08 May - 5 nights
Family-Friendly
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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
7 nights from £3822
Next available: 11 May - 4 nights
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Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £5850
Next available: 05 May - 7 nights
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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
7 nights from £480
Next available: 05 May - 6 nights

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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
7 nights from £800
Next available: 05 May - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
Next available: 05 May - 6 nights
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Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous 13 bedroom pet-friendly riverside holiday home with games room and hot tub in Symonds Yet, sleeps 30.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £5250
Next available: 11 May - 4 nights
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* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

Searching for a holiday cottage to rent in May 2023? Whether you want to rent a log cabin, a rural retreat, a lodge or even a large country house, find a great selection of holiday cottages with availability for May on Country Cottages Online.

Why Book a Holiday Cottage for a May Break

With warmer Spring weather, May can be a great month to get away before the busy school holiday season. Escape and enjoy a cottage break with less tourists around, so you can enjoy your holiday to the maximum without traffic delays or too many other guests around.

Find the Best May Cottage to Rent for you

In May you can sometimes find special offers and late deals too, so be sure to ask cottage owners and agencies about their best deals available for May Breaks.

Whether you opt to holiday in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland, we hope you find the perfect holiday cottage to rent this May on Country Cottages Online.