Luxury May half term breaks

With the May half term just around the corner, generously parcelled up with the second May Bank Holiday, there’s no better time to stay on our wild isles. May's temperate warmth brings with it the first real taste of summer, from the gorse-tangled paths that border the Cornish coastline to the rugged Welsh peaks. Perhaps you'll take a stroll through sun-dappled ancient woodland, enjoy an invigorating cold-water swim, or find creative nourishment in a nearby market town. Whether you're planning a family adventure for the full holiday or an impromptu gathering of friends, our luxury May half term stays provide opportunity for restoration and adventure alike.

Some homes are simply made for school holidays: places where children can freely play in rambling secret gardens whilst the adults lounge on an al fresco terrace – wrapped in blankets around a fire pit as the evening cools. From a Cotswolds farm stay with facilities to rival any luxury spa to a remote mountain hideaway in Ireland, our collection invites every kind of escape. As the evenings lengthen, gather for wood-fired pizzas and ribboned courgette salad crafted by a private chef or take a twilight dip in an infinity pool as the landscape dissolves into the horizon. Whatever an ideal half term looks like for you, our collection promises blissful respite for all ages.