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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
    • PetsNo

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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 25th May £716

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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
    43
    Stockland, Honiton, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

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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)

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

    3 nights from Mon 1st Jun £682

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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
    39
    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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    • Off-road parking
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Tue 26th May £447

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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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    50
    Wincanton, Somerset
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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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

    • 20% off - Fri 27th Feb to 7th Mar 2026

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £483

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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
    27
    High Bickington, Devon
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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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

    3 nights from Tue 26th May £420

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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
    • PetsNo

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

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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £592

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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
    43
    Mawnan Smith near Falmouth, Cornwall
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
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    Ultimate luxury home stay 10 minute drive from a sandy beach. (Ref. 965738)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
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    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sun 31st May £1084

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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

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    A beautifully furnished annexe cottage on the edge of the little hamlet of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. (Ref. 969185)

    • Wi-fi
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    • Ground floor bedroom
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    3 nights from Tue 26th May £391

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  • A row of houses with potted plants near the doors and bicycles parked on the side at The Cottage on The Square in Chagford
    44
    Chagford, Devon
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
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    The Cottage on The Square is a beautifully presented cottage settled in the heart of Chagford, Devon. (Ref. 1123517)

    • Wi-fi
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    3 nights from Mon 25th May £406

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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 Tue 26th May £526

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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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