May half term holiday cottages
With a cool breeze and the hint of summer on its way, May is a wonderful time of year to discover a beautiful corner of the UK.Read more
With the summer holidays still out of reach and warmer weather on its way, why not take advantage of this lovely time of year and escape to South England. Travel solo, have a romantic getaway, or take advantage of some true family time and have a half term to remember in a cottage this half term, get ready to make memories you’ll keep forever.
We've got 39 holiday cottages matching your search in the South of England...
7 nights from £975
The Shack
56341 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with sea views in Cowes.
Overlooking the waters of the Solent, start your mornings on the front deck admiring the view whilst deciding how to spend your day. Instantly relax into your holiday and breathe i...
7 nights from £975
7 nights from £808 *
Driftwood
56132 bedroom dog friendly luxury retreat with private hot tub.
Whisk yourself away to this pretty retreat on the glorious Isle of Wight, new to the portfolio this spring and perfect for couples, small families and four-legged companions who lo...
7 nights from £808 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £725
Blakesley Cottage
55652 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Godshill, Isle of Wight.
Nestled in the very heart of the Isle of Wight's rolling countryside close to the quintessential English village of Godshill yet just a short drive away from the stunning beaches o...
7 nights from £725
Bagwich House
7 nights from £1224
7 nights from £2080
Costers Lodge
54903 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Midhurst.
Sitting in gorgeous countryside, this 100 year old luxury sandstone cottage is just a stone's throw from Cowdray House and only a five-minute drive from the centre of Midhurst. It'...
7 nights from £2080
7 nights from £1080
Lower Buoys
54572 bedroom self catering apartment near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
Looking for buried treasure and an Island adventure? Look no further than this super ground floor, luxuxy apartment in a premier destination in the heart of Seaview. Enjoy beachsid...
7 nights from £1080
From £125 per night
Douglas Fir
5290Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
Hidden away in the West Sussex countryside yet just two hours from London, this luxury shepherd's hut offers a magical escape for two. Beautiful and handcrafted, it has all you ...
From £125 per night
7 nights from £597
Reysons Barn
52852 bedroom thatched self catering cottage near Rye.
Reysons Barn is perfect for couples and families who are looking for a rural escape in East Sussex. Converted in 2009, this lovely thatched barn sits on the edge of a small orchard...
7 nights from £597
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £2100
Apsley Cottage
51483 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Midhurst
Apsley Cottage is a welcoming cottage with a hot tub on the Cowdray Estate, situated in a secluded location just outside the picturesque village of Bepton, a short drive from Midhu...
7 nights from £2100
7 nights from £1135
Forget Me Not Cottage
51673 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach in Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Welcome to the delightfully named Forget Me Not Cottage, a charming three bedroom getaway in the pretty coastal town of Bembridge. With its homely interiors and great location, thi...
7 nights from £1135