Somerset Retreats for May Half Term
Make the most of longer daylight hours and quieter times ahead of the summer holidays; May half term is around the corner. Kick start your holiday and browse our list of available self-catering accommodation. We have a selection of luxury cottages of all shapes and sizes in Somerset primed and ready to welcome you. Read more
With the chaos of everyday life - school, jobs, housework - it's sometimes easy to let life fly by. Why not slow down the pace this May half term and book a self-catering cottage in Somerset? We have cottages of all shapes and sizes available, with cottages perfect for solo retreats to family-friendly homes big enough for all your nearest and dearest. Explore Somerset by day, making the most of its stunning countryside, impressive gorges, fine cuisine and striking towns. Then, when you've walked all you can walk, return to your private retreat and snuggle up. If you've got little ones in tow, many of our cottages even have games rooms, so the kids can keep themselves entertained in your home-from-home.
Somerset Self-Catering Cottages for May Half Term
At Classic Cottages we pride ourselves on marketing only the finest quality self-catering accommodation in Somerset and Exmoor. We personally inspect all of our properties, carefully handpicking them onto our books. Don't worry about packing everything and the kitchen sink either. Each property is also equipped with a full inventory, so that everything you could need and more is provided for you. From your bed linens to fluffy towels to enough crockery for everyone, we've got you covered. All that's left for you to do? Enjoy.
We have 33 handpicked cottages for May half term in Somerset
7 nights from £422
Lane Cottage
24821 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Dulverton, Somerset.
Lane Cottage is a perfect Exmoor bolthole, tucked into a little square in the centre of the lovely market town of Dulverton. The cottage is really cosy with a multi-burner in th...
7 nights from £422
7 nights from £429
Week Cottage
16361 bedroom, rural dog friendly cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Sitting in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Week Cottage dates back to the 1690s and is all picture-book old world charm inside. A spacious boot-room, perfect for muddy boots (an...
7 nights from £429
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £454
Ashey Barn
27871 bedroom rural dog friendly cottage near Wells, Somerset.
This converted single-storey barn is in a peaceful rural position on the edge of Somerset’s Mendip Hills, within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Wells. Ashey Barn is a perfect base...
7 nights from £454
7 nights from £457
Little Whitford
45421 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with views of alpacas near Taunton, Somerset.
Nestled in the Blackdown Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find super cute Little Whitford. All on one level, this small but perfectly formed bolthole for t...
7 nights from £457
7 nights from £477
Headford Farm Cottage
28091 bedroom rural dog friendly cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Headford Farm Cottage is on the edge of a rural hamlet high up in Somerset's Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This stunning ancient landscape covers 100 square ki...
7 nights from £477
7 nights from £477
Lamb's Tale Shepherd's Hut
3246Shepherds Hut with hot tub, dog friendly near Bridgwater, Somerset.
Somerset's Quantock Hills – a nine and a half thousand acre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – rise up just behind the farm setting for this beautifully crafted, bespoke Shepherd...
7 nights from £477
7 nights from £477
Duck's Puddle Shepherd's Hut
4026Dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub near Bridgwater, Somerset.
At the heart of a farmstead in the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Duck's Puddle enjoys its own enclosed and private setting complete with a hot tub and little b...
7 nights from £477
7 nights from £513
The Pump House
20981 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
Seize a totally unique opportunity and book a stay in this stunningly converted pump house on the Somerset/Dorset border, close to the dramatic beaches and clifftop walks of the Ju...
7 nights from £513
We’re a Visit England Quality Accredited Agency for our high standards in holiday letting.
Quality Accredited Agency
Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £720
Collie
48021 bedroom, dog friendly shepherds hut near Glastonbury, Somerset.
Collie is a gorgeous little hut in Somerset, nestled in a corner of the owners' working farm and just a short drive from legendary Glastonbury, famous for its Tor, mythical history...
7 nights from £720
7 nights from £720
Lady's Well Shepherd's Hut
3244Shepherds Hut with a hot tub and koi carp pond near Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.
Staying in this beautifully presented shepherd's hut gives you a rare and - so often nowadays - hard to come by opportunity to have a secret and secluded location all to yourselves...
7 nights from £720