May Bank Holiday Breaks in South West England

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  • A patio with outdoor seating in front of a two story house with bay windows at Temple House in Sidmouth
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    Sidmouth, Devon
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
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      4.8★

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    A superb four-bedroom detached house resting in Sidmouth, Devon. (Ref. 1110573)

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    • Baby-friendly

    • €51 off - Fri 6th Mar to 13th Mar 2026

    • €500 off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026

    7 nights from Fri 1st May €1641

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  • An open plan kitchen and living area with bar stools at a kitchen island and leather sofas 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
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    7 nights from Fri 22nd May €1361

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  • An outdoor patio with wooden benches and tables outside a stone house at The Barn Southleigh near Beer
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    Southleigh, near Beer, Devon
    • Sleeps14
    • Bedrooms6
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    Big detached house on a large farm. (Ref. 976019)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
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    • Baby-friendly
    • Games room
    • Sky TV

    • 25% off - Thu 15th Jan to 27th Mar 2026

    7 nights from Fri 8th May €3520

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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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    31
    St Kew, Cornwall
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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    Secluded, semi-detached cottage near St Kew. (Ref. 976320)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
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    • 5% off - Fri 6th Mar to 27th Mar 2026

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    7 nights from Fri 22nd May €863

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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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    7 nights from Sat 23rd May €1175

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  • A wooden outdoor dining table with chairs on a lawn in front of a large building with red tiled roof at The Stables in Watchfield near Highbridge
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    Watchfield near Highbridge, Somerset
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
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    The Stables is a superb barn conversion resting in Watchfield, Somerset. (Ref. 1112503)

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    7 nights from Fri 1st May €709

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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

    • 10% off - Fri 27th Mar to 3rd Apr 2026

    7 nights from Mon 4th May €1003

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  • A stone building with small windows and wooden doors next to a paved area and grass at Mill House Boskensoe Barns in Mawnan Smith near Falmouth
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    Mawnan Smith near Falmouth, Cornwall
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. (Ref. 965738)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    7 nights from Sun 10th May €2004

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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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    37
    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 €750

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  • A brick house with a sunroom and patio furniture in a garden at South Lodge in Hazelbury Bryan
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    Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset
    • Sleeps4
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    A beautifully furnished annexe cottage on the edge of the little hamlet of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. (Ref. 969185)

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    7 nights from Fri 1st May €640

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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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