Cottages for May bank holidays in North England

Cottages for May bank holidays in North England

May is when North England comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 30 available for the May Day bank holiday in North England

The Baggarah is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Brampton.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £456 *

The Baggarah

5349

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Brampton.


Nestled in the heart of nature and close to the wonders of Hadrian's wall, this charming and beautifully designed and furnished two-bedroom stylishly converted barn is an ideal ret...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £456 *

Lowther Castle Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Penrith.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £563

Lowther Castle Cottage

5269

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Penrith.


Right in the heart of this pretty conservation village you will find this contemporary inspired cottage with plenty of history. Within walking distance of Lowther Castle and Garden...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £563

Sammi's Freight Train is a Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £93 per night

Sammi's Freight Train

5287

Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.


Immerse yourself in a restful rural getaway and escape the rush of everyday life. Disappear into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and return for evening starlit soaks in the wood-f...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £93 per night

The Wrens Nest is a Cosy 1 bedroom self catering cabin with hot tub near Penrith.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £97 per night

The Wrens Nest

5157

Cosy 1 bedroom self catering cabin with hot tub near Penrith.


The Wrens Nest is situated in an idyllic, peaceful and magical location in Cumbria, with easy access to the Lake District, where wildlife abounds and the sound of birdsong fills th...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £97 per night

Tawny Owl Treehouse is a 1 bedroom self catering treehouse near Penrith.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £140 per night

Tawny Owl Treehouse

5158

1 bedroom self catering treehouse near Penrith.


Welcome to Tawny Owl Treehouse, a stunning hideaway in wonderful surroundings. This fabulous retreat has been lovingly built from reclaimed wood and is graced with individually des...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £140 per night

The Old Stable is a A cosy 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £462

The Old Stable

5790

A cosy 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.


The Old Stable nestles in a splendid, elevated position with far reaching views of the hills and dales in the hamlet of Crackpot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. A delightfully...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £462

Dalesway Apartment is a 2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley
  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Dalesway Apartment

5796

2 bedroom self catering apartment in Ilkley


Set in the centre of the delightful spa town of Ilkley, this cosy retreat is ideal for guests who enjoy being within walking distance of shops, cafes and restaurants and for those ...

  • Sleeps 3
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Sealark is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Whitby.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £403

Sealark

5626

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach near Whitby.


Close to the beautiful coastline, cliffs and sandy beaches of Runswick Bay, Staithes and Whitby sits this gem of a cottage sleeping four. Exuding a subtle and stylish coastal charm...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £403

Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.

Joe House is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £482

Joe House

5779

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.


Once inside you will be enveloped in the essence of a Yorkshire country cottage with beams, hand hewn staircase, walls which have been carefully renovated to ensure the traditiona...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £482

The Haven is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £503

The Haven

5778

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Hawes.


As its name implies, The Haven is a lovely stone cottage in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the quintessential country village of Gunnerside with its pretty bridge, picturesque...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £503

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A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in North England. The schools have gone back. And the May calendar in the South West is bursting with high days, holidays and Pagan customs so peculiar you couldn't make them up. Have a peek at what's available. Use the search options on the left to choose the length of your break and the area where you want to stay. We've got 30 holiday cottages available in North England for your May escape.

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