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 30 available for the May Day bank holiday in Sussex

Carter's Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Hailsham.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441 booking fees included

Carter's Cottage

6005

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Hailsham.


This cosy and well-appointed semi-detached country retreat sits on a working heavy horse farm, perfect for couples or solo travellers looking to unwind, reconnect and enjoy the slo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Isla Rose is a Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £57 per night + £53 booking fees

Isla Rose

5948

Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.


This oh-so-romantic shepherd's hut for two lies in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers an idyllic, peaceful escape that's dog friendly too. Just a mere two hours...

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

From £57 per night

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Cala Lily is a Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £57 per night + £53 booking fees

Cala Lily

5289

Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.


With countryside views and just two hours from London, Cala Lily is a luxury shepherd's hut situated in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex and offers a dreamy escape where yo...

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

From £57 per night

Douglas Fir is a Dog friendly shepherds hut near Pulborough.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £65 per night + £53 booking fees

Douglas Fir

5290

Dog 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 ...

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

From £65 per night

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Bloomsbury Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Wadhurst.
  • Sleeps 2 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £537 booking fees included

Bloomsbury Cottage

6186

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Wadhurst.


For a digital detox head to the beautiful countryside of the High Weald National Landscape to stay at this unique timber-cladded barn that offers a peaceful escape just moments fro...

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

7 nights from £537

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

From £69 per night + £53 booking fees

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 £69 per night

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 £563 booking fees included

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 £563

Bramley Lodge is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Heathfield.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night + £63 booking fees

Bramley Lodge

6137

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Heathfield.


Soak up the scenic views of this enchanting lodge that sits within an orchard in the High Weald National Landscape. Its peaceful location is the perfect escape for a romantic getaw...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night

The Laundry is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Polegate.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £648 booking fees included

The Laundry

5650

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Polegate.


This retro-style retreat is the perfect place to relax, recharge and reconnect. It sits in the picturesque downland village of Jevington within the South Downs National Park, just ...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £648

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 £664 booking fees included

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 £664

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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 30 holiday cottages available in Sussex for your May escape.