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
South Crescent Cottage, Wigtown
Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland
South Crescent Cottage self catering accommodation in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . South Crescent Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at South Crescent Cottage start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about South Crescent Cottage
3 bedroom cottage, Dumfries
Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland
3 bedroom cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £470 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage
Creeslough, Glenveigh National Park
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Creeslough self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Creeslough start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creeslough
Rotherwood Cottage, Matlock
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Rotherwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Matlock, Derbyshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed . It also has Internet access. Prices at Rotherwood Cottage start from £504 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rotherwood Cottage
2 bedroom cottage, Newquay
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
2 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. 2 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £455 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom 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
Willow Cottage, Kidwelly
Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales
Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . Activities close by include fishing . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £598 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage
1 Stone Cottage, Middleton Suffolk
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
1 Stone Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 1 Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Stone Cottage start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Stone Cottage
Chatterbox Cottage, Middleton
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Chatterbox Cottage self catering accommodation in Middleton, Derbyshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Chatterbox Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chatterbox Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chatterbox Cottage
Old Cottage, Sea Palling
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Old Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Old Cottage is close to the beach. Old Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Cottage start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Old Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Old 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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