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 10 handpicked cottages for May half term in Somerset
7 nights from £438
Little Whitford
45421 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage 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 £438
7 nights from £443
Ashey Barn
27871 bedroom, dog friendly self catering 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 £443
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 £457
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 £457
7 nights from £439
Birch House Studio
24602 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Wellington, South Devon.
This beautifully presented single-storey property is perfect for exploring the unspoilt Blackdown Hills, the stunning Jurassic Coast – both designated Areas of Outstanding Natural ...
7 nights from £439
7 nights from £488
Flax Barn
20192 bedroom holiday cottage near Ilminster, Somerset.
Flax Barn is located in the beautiful south Somerset village of Barrington, not far from the Dorset border. Barrington Court and its gardens, estate, tea shop and artisan crafts wo...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £542
Magnolia Cottage
45542 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Wells, Somerset.
Nestled opposite a charming magnolia tree, this delightful stone cottage is peaceful and welcoming. All on one level (apart from one step up from the porch), Magnolia Cottage offer...
7 nights from £542
7 nights from £544
Knights Barton
22612 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Knights Barton is in a peaceful setting on the edge of the village of Halse, one of the prettiest in Somerset, between the Quantock Hills and Exmoor. This top quality, deceptive...
7 nights from £544
7 nights from £587
The Piggery
43842 bedroom self catering cottage near Wells, Somerset.
What a superb barn conversion! The Piggery is an exceptionally high quality detached property, newly converted and beautifully presented. Set on a working family farm, surrounded b...
7 nights from £587
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £587
The Green House
45292 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Frome, Somerset.
Enjoy a glass of fizz overlooking the peaceful stream, or curl up in a cosy sitting-room in front of the fire, whichever takes your fancy, this gorgeous retreat will deliver! This ...
7 nights from £587
7 nights from £559
Greenhills Cottage
39773 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bath, Somerset.
Greenhills is a beautiful period stone cottage in an unspoilt Somerset village just a few miles from historic Bruton, with a renowned pub, the Three Horseshoes, within walking dist...
7 nights from £559