Somerset Retreats for May Half Term

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

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We have 14 handpicked cottages for May half term in Somerset

Wheelwrights Cottages

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots in 2 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1363

The Smithy is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £681 *

The Smithy

5832

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.


If a stunning conversion bursting with original features situated in a sleepy Somerset village sounds attractive then The Smithy is the place for you. Situated in close proximity t...

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

7 nights from £681 *

Yew Tree Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £697

Yew Tree Barn

5784

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.


Situated in a peaceful corner of Somerset, with uninterrupted countryside views across the Levels, Yew Tree Barn is a high quality barn conversion with a contemporary feel. Perfect...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £697

Pippins is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £610

Pippins

5360

3 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.


Pippins is a picture postcard country cottage nestled in the charming Somerset village of North Perrott - not far from the Dorset border. This cosy home can cater for all of the fa...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £610

Meadowbank is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Porlock, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1359

Meadowbank

5187

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Porlock, Somerset.


In the perfect situation on the edge of the rugged Exmoor National Park and on the stunning West Somerset coastline, Meadowbank is a stylish and beautiful home from which to explor...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1359

The Cowshed is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £696

The Cowshed

4743

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.


Nestled in the sleepy Somerset countryside, The Cowshed is a converted farm building, offering an excellent retreat. From the moment you arrive at this 'off the beaten track' setti...

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

7 nights from £696

Wreath Farm

  • Sleeps 18 + 3 cots in 3 properties
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £3044

Minstrels is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £681 *

Minstrels

4930

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.


As soon as you step through the front door of this gorgeous cottage, you will fall in love with its character and charm. It is easy to see where the cottage gets its name when you ...

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

7 nights from £681 *

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

The Apple Press is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1001

The Apple Press

4744

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.


Just ten miles north of Lyme Regis, the 'Pearl of Dorset', situated in gentle Somerset countryside is The Apple Press, a fabulously converted single storey farm building. The o...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1001

Wreath Farmhouse is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1348

Wreath Farmhouse

4445

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.


Wreath Farm is in a rural setting overlooking open countryside, just 10 miles inland from the beach at Lyme Regis and the stunning Jurassic Coast. The farmstead now has a new li...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1348

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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.