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 28 handpicked cottages for May half term in Somerset
7 nights from £414 *
Cleveland Cottage
19682 bedroom cottage near the market town of Dulverton, Somerset.
This very pretty cottage, on the edge of Exmoor National Park, a few miles from the market towns of Dulverton and Bampton, each offering lovely independent shops and cafes, is a wo...
7 nights from £414 *
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
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 £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
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 £458
Dieppy Farm Cottage
27881 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Dieppy Farm Cottage is a delightful bolthole in the peaceful village of Skilgate, on the edge of Exmoor's stunning National Park. This most welcoming single-storey cottage has a hu...
7 nights from £458
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 £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
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £539
The Cider Shed
48701 bedroom self catering cottage near Ilminster, Somerset.
Thoughtfully converted by its owners, The Cider Shed is a characterful cottage that is a perfect retreat for a couple. Situated in an unspoilt area of south Somerset, this cottage ...
7 nights from £539
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