Cottages for Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

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Coot,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom holiday barn in rural Suffolk, next to the Norfolk Broads, with shared access to excellent leisure facilities on site, including a games room with pool table, table tennis, table football and air hockey, a hot tub, a fitness barn and a children’s play barn.

Part of a cottage complex: 6 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £980

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: 6 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 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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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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The Piggery, Leicestershire, from the outside

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The Piggery,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Award winning no pets 4 bedroom single-storey barn conversion, with stunning country views, set in the idyllic Leicestershire countryside close to Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£995*

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

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Enclosed garden at Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm, Oxfordshire

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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

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

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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£508*

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

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Stable Cottage, Warwickshire, from the outside

Private Swimming Pool at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

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Family bathroom at Stable Cottage, Warwickshire

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Stable Cottage,

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

2 bedroom rural retreat with country views, private indoor pool access, games room and private courtyard, set on a working farm just 5 miles from the English Cotswolds and 8 miles from Stratford upon Avon.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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£330*

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

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Private Hot Tub at Cefn-nant Lodge, Powys

Cefn-nant Lodge, Powys, from the outside

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Family-Friendly

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Cefn-nant Lodge,

Knighton, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom log cabin for adults only with stunning country views, large decked area and outdoor private hot tub, perfect for a relaxing rural retreat holiday on a tranquil farm location (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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Open plan living area at The Byre, Leicestershire

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The Byre,

Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Two bedroom rural retreat with country views set on a farm in the Leicestershire countryside, all ground floor accommodation, close to Appleby Magna and the National Forest.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£565*

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

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Well equipped kitchen at Widgeon, Suffolk

Open plan living area at Widgeon, Suffolk

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Widgeon,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Sumptuous 3 bedroom barn in rural Suffolk, just outside of the Norfolk Broads, with country views and access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a fitness barn, and a children's play area.

Part of a cottage complex: 6 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £980

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

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage, Suffolk, from the outside

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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage,

Saxmundham, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

Characterful one bedroom retreat, in the historic market town of Saxmundham, just 10 miles from the Suffolk coast, ideal for a couple or solo escape, one small dog welcome by arrangement.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 6 people)

near beach near local pub

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7 nights from £495

-20580 nights - 07/05 to 01/01/1970.

Special Offer: 11 Apr - 7 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at The Locks, Newport

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Open plan living area 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.

5 (1 reviews)

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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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

5 Star rated rural holiday barn, just outside the Norfolk Broads, with access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a gym, a children’s play area.

Part of a cottage complex: 6 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 32 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

Facilities, Features & Awards:

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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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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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

Coot,

Coddiwomple,

Woodcock,

Ten Ocean Reach,

The Piggery,

Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

Stable Cottage,

Cefn-nant Lodge,

The Byre,

Widgeon,

All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Chapel Cottage,

The Locks,

Snipe,

Suran Y Coed,

Owl Lodge,

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

Book the Best May Day Holiday Escape for you