Cheap Whitsun Half Term Holiday Cottages
With spring in full bloom and the summer approaching, the Whitsun half term holiday is a great time to get away for some early sunshine on a cottage break at great locations across the UK.
Whit Week, as it's often referred to, is a popular time to get away as it normally coincides with the Spring Bank Holiday and the school half term towards the end of May.
It's a great time for a cottage, lodge or apartment break too, as the prices are well below the peak season so there is many a bargain to be found. So whether you are looking for a few nights away or a weeks holiday you will find some great value breaks in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Search for some May Bank Holiday cottage bargains below.
Whitsun Self Catering Cottage Breaks
3 bedroom cottage, Lyme Regis
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £515 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage
Crooked Cottage, Kirkbymoorside
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
Crooked Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crooked Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crooked Cottage start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crooked Cottage
Daffodil Cottage, Sutton
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
Daffodil Cottage self catering accommodation in Sutton, Somerset sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage
Ballyconneely, Connemara
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely
Crag Cottage, Aldeburgh
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Crag Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Crag Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Crag Cottage start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crag Cottage
Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore
Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South
Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage
4 bedroom cottage, Fowey
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
4 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 4 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage
Valentines Cottage, Braunton
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Valentines Cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Valentines Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentines Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentines Cottage
The Old Cottage, Wadebridge
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
The Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Wadebridge, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Cottage start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cottage
Belle Hill Cottage, Giggleswick
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
Belle Hill Cottage self catering accommodation in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Belle Hill Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Hill Cottage
Whit Week Cottage Availability
Although it's not the peak summer season cottages of all shapes and sizes sell out quickly at during the school half term and Bank Holiday weeks. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.
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What is there to do on a Whitsun holiday
The good news is..... LOTS. All the holiday attractions will be in full swing by the Whitsun break and so you will have your pick of fun things to do and see. You are also assured of pretty country landscape, plenty of fresh air and a warm welcome in cafes and shops across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The countryside and coast will provide wonderful walks through beautiful scenery during May. It's also a great time to explore the pretty British and Irish towns and villages - when they are not overrun with tourists - and there is nothing better than calling in at the local pubs, restaurants and cafes!
Check out some of the attractions and events during Whit Week:
- British and Irish Gardens
- County Shows and Fairs
- Festivals and Events
- UK Sporting and Social Events
- English Holiday Attractions
- Scottish Holiday Attractions
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