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  • A living room with a sofa coffee table fireplace TV and open doors leading to a garden at The Hideaway in Lympsham near Brean
    18
    Lympsham near Brean, Somerset
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • Pet FriendlyYes

      4.9★

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    This charming, one-bedroom annex rests in Lympsham, near Brean, Somerset. (Ref. 1113531)

    • Pets go free
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Sun 2nd May From £433

    Last booked yesterday
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  • A cottage with a garden and a dining table at Mays Cottage in Wadebridge
    New property
    23
    St Issey, Cornwall
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyYes

      5.0★

      Perfect

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    Mays Cottage is a simply stunning, character cottage in the village of St Issey, Cornwall, with gardens, close by shops, pubs, and beaches. (Ref. 1201507)

    • Pets go free
    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 7th May From £686

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  • A garden with a building and chairs at Dingle Dell in Braunton
    New property
    27
    Croyde, Devon
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyNo

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    Dingle Dell, a welcoming single-storey cottage in Croyde, Devon, features enclosed gardens and easy access to the beach and Exmoor National Park. (Ref. 1203755)

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

    3 nights from Sun 2nd May From £408

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  • An exterior view of a rustic building with tiled roof and multiple glass doors opening onto a cobblestone courtyard with potted plants and a garden area at The Shippon in Honiton
    35
    Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    The Shippon is a spacious and inviting home, with characterful yet chic features, perfect for a couples retreat at Lower Lye, in the Blackdown Hills AONB. (Ref. 1087064)

    • Wi-fi
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Mon 3rd May From £623

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  • A house with a deck and outdoor furniture near a pond with ducks at Number 8 Lakes View in Brean
    57
    Brean, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      4.9★

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    A remarkable single-storey lodge resting on the picturesque grounds of Brean Country Club, Somerset. (Ref. 1081562)

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

    3 nights from Sun 2nd May From £786

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  • An exterior view of a two story house with wooden and white walls glass balcony railings and a pond with rocks and plants in front at Swallows Dip in Honiton
    60
    Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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    This luxury holiday home is situated in the market town of Honiton in Devon. (Ref. 1046010)

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

    3 nights from Sun 2nd May From £960

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  • A stone building with wooden windows and door surrounded by a paved driveway and a garden with a blossoming tree at Bagtor Granary in Ilsington
    48
    Ilsington, Devon
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      4.9★

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    A delightful, three-bedroom barn conversion resting on a working farm in Ilsington, Devon. (Ref. 1079841)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 30th Apr From £717

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  • A lawn with a stone wall and a wooden building with glass doors at Owl Lodge in Wedmore
    27
    Wedmore, Somerset
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

      Perfect

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    A stylish wooden lodge nestled just outside the village of Wedmore in Somerset. (Ref. 1100431)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Sun 2nd May From £678

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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
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      5.0★

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

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Electric car charging
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    3 nights from Fri 30th Apr From £562

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  • An outdoor patio with cushioned chairs and a table next to a barbecue grill at Tilia Barn in Wincanton
    50
    Wincanton, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • Pet FriendlyNo

      4.9★

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

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    • Electric car charging
    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 7th May From £576

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May Half Term Breaks in the South West

Make the most of the May half term in 2023 and book a break to the South West.

Helpful Holidays have cottages across the region, from the rolling countryside of Somerset and the dramatic coastline of Cornwall, to the rivers and estuaries of Devon, and the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.

Spend quality time with your loved ones in spring, visiting all the fun attractions you’ll find across the South West.

Things to do in May Half Term in the South West

In Devon, head to The Miniature Pony Centre in Dartmoor National Park, and the beautiful Canonteign Falls. Further up in North Devon, adventure into Exmoor National Park and visit the Exmoor Zoo.

On the edge of the Mendips in Somerset lies the famous Cheddar Gorge, home to the famous Cheddar cheese we all know and love! Visit the amazing limestone caves here and underground rivers.

Over in the Cornwall, when you’re not tucking into Cornish pasties on your May half term break, why not try your hand at surfing? Cornwall is overflowing with stunning beaches to visit.

The Jurassic Coast of Dorset is full of hidden gems, quite literally. See if you can find your own fossils on one of the beautiful beaches like Monmouth Beach in Lyme Regis. Head to Weymouth for a world of delights; Sandworld, SEA LIFE Centre, Nothe Fort and Weymouth Beach.

Book a May Half Term Break in the South West with Helpful Holidays today.

 

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