May Bank Holiday Breaks in South West England

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  • A house with a wooden fence surrounded by trees at Treetops in Southerton
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    Southerton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. (Ref. 16749)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
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    7 nights from Fri 1st May £814

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  • An outdoor patio with cushioned chairs and a table next to a barbecue grill at Tilia Barn in Wincanton
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    Wincanton, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

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    This excellent, two-bedroom barn conversion rests in Wincanton, Somerset. (Ref. 1052563)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Fri 29th May £830

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  • A bubbling outdoor hot tub next to a cream building with large green windows overlooking a gravel yard and countryside at The Hayloft in Stockland Honiton
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    Stockland, Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    The Hayloft is a versatile, characterful, quirky, and Grade II-listed home, perfect for families or friends at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. (Ref. 1120037)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Fri 29th May was £861 £825

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  • A stone house with wooden doors and windows on a grass lawn with a stone path at The Hide in Edington near Street
    40
    Edington near Street, Somerset
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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    A fantastic one-bedroom converted stable resting in Edington near Street, Somerset. (Ref. 1089592)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    7 nights from Fri 8th May £729

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  • A house with a tiled roof and front garden with patio furniture at The Forge in Shipham
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    Shipham, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    A captivating cottage set in the beautiful lands of the Mendip Hills AONB. (Ref. 1004909)

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    7 nights from Fri 1st May £652

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  • A stone house with wooden fence and wisteria flowers hanging from the roof at Little Orchard in Ashburton Down near Ashburton
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    Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
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    A delightful, two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon. (Ref. 1112988)

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    7 nights from Fri 15th May was £913 £896

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  • A wooden house with large windows and a fenced wooden deck surrounded by grass at Cove Lodge in Ilfracombe
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    39
    Ilfracombe, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    Cove Lodge is a delightful lodge with a decking and exceptional countryside views, near a beach and the bustling seaside town of Ilfracombe in Devon. (Ref. 1161983)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Sat 9th May £731

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  • An outdoor patio area with tables, chairs, and flower beds outside cream walls with blue doors and windows at The Compass in Swanage
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    Swanage, Dorset
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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      4.7★

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    Lovely apartment nestled in the thriving Dorest town of Swanage. (Ref. 979371)

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    7 nights from Sat 23rd May £711

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  • A house with an open patio area dining set and trees in the garden at The Retreat in Lympsham
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    Lympsham, Somerset
    • Sleeps10
    • Bedrooms4
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    This is a detached house in Lympsham, in Somerset. (Ref. 997547)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    7 nights from Fri 1st May was £1691 £1640

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  • A garden with a grass lawn and stone building with wooden hot tub and patio chairs at Swallow Barn in St Kew
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    St Kew, Cornwall
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    Secluded, semi-detached cottage near St Kew. (Ref. 976320)

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    • 5% off - Fri 13th Feb to 6th Mar 2026

    7 nights from Fri 1st May was £656 £649

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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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