Cottages for May bank holidays in Sussex

Cottages for May bank holidays in Sussex

May is when Sussex comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more

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We have 19 available for the May Day bank holiday in Sussex

The Tea Hut is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £369

The Tea Hut

4477

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.


The Tea Hut is situated up a private drive in High Hurstwood. Nestled in the picturesque Sussex countryside it is a great base from which to explore Ashdown Forest and the local to...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £369

Hayesland Lodge is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £500

Hayesland Lodge

5700

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.


This gem is situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting in a National Landscape (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) with farmland views, a short drive from the coast and the me...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £500

Jessie is a Luxury dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Battle.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £75 per night

Jessie

5231

Luxury dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Battle.


Jessie is a gorgeous shepherd's hut situated two hours from London, tucked away down a long meandering path in a paddock between crab apple and cherry trees, with views of the Suss...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £75 per night

4 Church Square is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Rye.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £601

4 Church Square

5520

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Rye.


Welcome to this gorgeous Grade II Listed cottage situated along one of Rye's famous cobbled streets, perfect for couples looking to stay in the heart of Rye. As you enter this ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £601

The Old Stables is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea near Chichester.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £670

The Old Stables

4866

1 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea near Chichester.


The Old Stables has been beautifully converted and is a great base for visiting the Goodwood Estate, the city of Chichester, the beautiful village of Bosham and Emsworth, with its ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £670

The Piggery at John Bulls House is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Horsham.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £119 per night

The Piggery at John Bulls House

4922

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Horsham.


The Piggery at John Bulls House is the perfect retreat for couples looking to stay at the foot of South Downs National Park. Situated in a quiet, rural and secluded location it giv...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £119 per night

Pump Cottage is a 2 bedroom self-catering cottage in Rye.
  • Sleeps 3 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £475

Pump Cottage

5788

2 bedroom self-catering cottage in Rye.


Situated in the heart of Rye and just a short walk from the railway station, Pump Cottage is perfectly positioned for exploring this medieval town, 1066 country and the golden beac...

  • Sleeps 3 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £475

Medleys Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £521

Medleys Barn

4476

2 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Crowborough and the Ashdown Forest.


Medleys Barn in High Hurstwood is an ideal base for exploring Ashdown Forest or for visits to Glyndebourne. Once a cart barn on a well-established fruit farm, this charming barn co...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £521

Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.

Darjeeling Lodge is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £531

Darjeeling Lodge

5598

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Rye.


If you're looking for a peaceful or romantic break in the heart of the Sussex countryside, then this is the place for you! Situated in Beckley, near the village of Broak Oak, Darje...

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

7 nights from £531

Castlemans Stables West is a 2 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Battle.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £533

Castlemans Stables West

4422

2 bedroom, dog-friendly self-catering cottage near Battle.


Set within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the heart of East Sussex's 1066 countryside, Castlemans Stables West is one of a pair of sympathetically converted ...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £533

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A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in Sussex. 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 19 holiday cottages available in Sussex for your May escape.