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  • Exterior view of a stone building with a tiled roof two windows a bench and potted plants at Puddleducks in Sherborne
    21
    Sherborne, Dorset
    • Sleeps3
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.8★

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    A delightful property resting on the outskirts of Sherborne. (Ref. 1012120)

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

    3 nights from Sun 24th May £611

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  • A brick house with a sunroom and patio furniture in a garden at South Lodge in Hazelbury Bryan
    30
    Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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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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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Wed 27th May £429

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  • A garden with bushes and a bird bath in front of a brick house with multiple windows and a glass door at Harbour View Cottage in Watchet
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    38
    Watchet, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    A delightful terraced cottage overlooking Watchet harbour. (Ref. 982610)

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    3 nights from Fri 22nd May £912

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  • A wooden house with large windows and a fenced wooden deck surrounded by grass at Cove Lodge in Ilfracombe
    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

    3 nights from Wed 27th May £513

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  • A brick house with a tiled roof and six windows behind a hedge and low brick wall at Cherry Tree House in Highbridge
    33
    Highbridge, Somerset
    • Sleeps9
    • Bedrooms5
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      4.9★

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    A substantial, detached property set on the outskirts of the town of Highbridge, Somerset. (Ref. 1132871)

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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Mon 25th May £946

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  • A wooden cabin with large glass windows and a deck with outdoor furniture at Meadow Lodge in Newton Ferrers
    31
    Newton Ferrers, Devon
    • Sleeps5
    • Bedrooms3
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      4.9★

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    This timber lodge sits on an elevated position in Briar Hill Farm, Newton Ferrers, Devon. (Ref. 1085817)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Wed 27th May £474

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  • A modern house with wooden siding by a pond with rocks and bird statues at Defoe's View in Honiton
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    60
    Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
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    A luxurious holiday home set on five acres of land, on the outskirts of Honiton town. (Ref. 1040465)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 29th May £947

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  • A stone and wood house with a slate roof surrounded by trees and hedges in a rural area at Higher Bumsley Barn in Parracombe
    24
    Parracombe, Devon
    • Sleeps3
    • Bedrooms2
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      4.7★

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    A lovely barn conversion nestled in the village of Parracombe, Devon. (Ref. 1046399)

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    • Electric car charging
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    3 nights from Fri 22nd May £488

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  • A stone house with a red tiled roof and a garage next to it at Tus Nua Cottage in Carhampton
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    31
    Carhampton, Somerset
    • Sleeps6
    • Bedrooms3
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    An eco friendly detached family welcoming property set in village of Carhampton, near Minehead. (Ref. 956246)

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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 22nd May £841

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  • An outdoor patio with two wooden chairs and a table with a bottle of wine and glass next to a hot tub overlooking green hills at Little Silver Owl in High Bickington
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    27
    High Bickington, Devon
    • Sleeps2
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    Marvellous shepherd's hut nestled within the wooded grounds of Little Silver House in North Devon. (Ref. 1000434)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub

    • 5% off - Tue 14th Apr to 1st May 2026

    3 nights from Wed 27th May £445

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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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