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 27 available for the May Day bank holiday in North England
7 nights from £569 booking fees included
The Bothy
61251 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Skipton.
If you are craving a cosy getaway for two or a quiet friend's weekend, The Bothy is a great choice. It is a traditional, restored stone cottage sitting right in the heart of the de...
7 nights from £569
7 nights from £590 booking fees included
Maple Cottage
58741 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Milnthorpe.
Welcome to Maple Cottage, with its upside down construction and large windows which give you the feeling of sitting among the trees. Perched on the edge of the South Lakes and with...
7 nights from £590
From £76 per night + £53 booking fees
Albie's Freight Train
5967Dog friendly vintage railway carriage with a wood-fired hot tub near Richmond.
All aboard this little beauty, a stunning converted train carriage complete with wood-fired hot tub. It's the perfect romantic, dog friendly getaway for two with gorgeous countrysi...
From £76 per night
From £76 per night + £18 booking fees
Sammi's Freight Train
5287Dog 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...
From £76 per night
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7 nights from £612 booking fees included
The Dairy
51881 bedroom self catering cottage near Settle.
The Dairy is a charming, newly renovated cottage, perfectly placed within the Yorkshire Dales yet close to the Forest of Bowland and the delights of the Lake District. Situated amo...
7 nights from £612
7 nights from £643 booking fees included
Garden Cottage
51501 bedroom self catering cottage near Malton.
Garden Cottage is a delightful one bedroom cottage which forms part of a 200-year-old Listed farmhouse and sits in the small hamlet of Little Habton close to the popular market tow...
7 nights from £643
From £91 per night + £53 booking fees
The Wrens Nest
5157Dog-friendly cabin for two with a wood-fired hot tub near The Lake District.
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...
From £91 per night
From £105 per night + £38 booking fees
Tawny Owl Treehouse
5158Bespoke treehouse with outdoor bath near The Lake District.
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...
From £105 per night
7 nights from £574 booking fees included
The Old Stable
5790A 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...
7 nights from £574
7 nights from £604 booking fees included
Yore View
59582 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Hawes.
A warm welcome awaits at Yore View in the Yorkshire Dales, perched on a ridge with amazing views over the countryside and surrounded by a large garden, this thoughtful renovation h...
7 nights from £604
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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 27 holiday cottages available in North England for your May escape.
