May Bank Holiday Breaks in South West England

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  • Entrance to a cottage with a curved concrete path a wooden door a metal bench and plants at Stable Cottage in Shipham
    29
    Shipham, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    A delightful stable conversion situated on the outskirts of Shipham, in North Somerset. (Ref. 997606)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Fri 1st May £682

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  • An outdoor area with a hot tub and a stone building at Lower Walreddon Barn in Tavistock
    New property
    57
    Tavistock, Devon
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsYes

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    Lower Walreddon Barn is a beautifully-presented, detached barn conversion nestled in Tavistock, Devon. (Ref. 1177769)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Thu 7th May £1329

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  • A two-story house with white walls and brown roof tiles with a driveway and garden at Wendys Cottage in Minehead
    27
    Minehead, Somerset
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    Wendy's Cottage, a beautifully-decorated holiday cottage is located in the lovely coastal town of Minehead in Somerset. (Ref. 1140948)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Dishwasher
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    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Sat 16th May £1078

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  • A holiday lodge with a deck and outdoor furniture by a pond at Summerdown in Brean
    60
    Brean, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    Summerdown is an attractive, single-storey lodge resting in Brean, Somerset, enjoying serene lake views and a short walk to a beach, pub, and shop. (Ref. 1172908)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
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    7 nights from Fri 1st May £777

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  • A small house with a wooden door and two windows with a gravel driveway and a green gate at Cherryblossom Cottage in Winkleigh
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    28
    Winkleigh, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      5.0★

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    Cherryblossom Cottage is a charming, pet-friendly holiday cottage resting in the village of Monkokehampton in Devon with a toasty woodburning stove. (Ref. 1165367)

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    • Baby-friendly

    • 15% off - Tue 22nd Jul to 1st Aug 2025

    7 nights from Fri 1st May £511

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  • A living room with wooden floor a teal sofa a brown leather armchair a wood stove under a mounted tv and a built in seating area at Pepper's Cottage in Appledore
    28
    Appledore, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    Pepper’s Cottage is a delightful two-bedroom, character cottage situated in the historic quayside village of Appledore, Devon. (Ref. 1149127)

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    7 nights from Fri 1st May £725

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  • A stone cottage with a wooden archway and garden in front at Hazel Barn in North Molton
    60
    North Molton, Devon
    • Sleeps11
    • Bedrooms5
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    A characterful, family-friendly cottage resting near North Molton, Devon. (Ref. 1089061)

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    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Games room

    7 nights from Fri 8th May £1807

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  • A house with solar panels on the roof and a wooden swing in the garden at Hideaway in Great Torrington
    32
    Great Torrington, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      5.0★

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    Hideaway is a pleasing, pet-friendly cottage in Huntshaw, Devon, boasting a Smart TV, off-road parking, and blissful countryside views from the garden. (Ref. 1170008)

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    • Electric car charging
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    7 nights from Fri 8th May £523

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  • A stone and wood house with a tiled roof and gravel driveway at Hoglets in Exford
    42
    Exford, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    This cosy, characterful cottage is located in the center of Exmoor, a short walk from Exford. (Ref. 1077329)

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    7 nights from Fri 1st May £654

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  • A white house with multiple windows next to a stone wall and a rocky beach by the sea at Searles in Lympstone
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    36
    Lympstone, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    A beautiful and unique 'toes in the water' cottage with stunning waterside views in the village of Lympstone. (Ref. 980889)

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    • £402 off - Fri 22nd Aug to 29th Aug 2025

    • £122 off - Fri 29th Aug to 5th Sep 2025

    7 nights from Fri 1st May £903

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May Bank Holiday Breaks in the South West

On the next May Bank Holiday, take advantage of that extra day off and plan a break to the South West.

Fill your Early May Bank Holiday with adventures across one of the South West of England’s four counties; Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall.

Things to do on a May Bank Holiday Break

If you’re an avid adventurer, Cornwall is the place to go for surfing and a range of other watersports. Try coasteering along the North Cornwall coast or stand-up paddle boarding in West Cornwall.

Devon is a walkers paradise. Venture across Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Devon’s five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the choice is endless. Not to mention the South West Coast Path! Perfect for a dog-friendly holiday in Devon!

Seek out Dorset’s incredible landmarks like the breath-taking Durdle Door, or head to the lights and sights of Weymouth with a host family-friendly attractions to enjoy on family holiday.

Somerset has its fair share of beautiful beaches too, with the seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare being the classic British seaside town to enjoy on a short break or week-long holiday.

Book your May Bank Holiday break to the South West with Helpful Holidays today.

 

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