Luxury May half term breaks
May marks the turning point when spring gives way to summer across the UK and Ireland. Later sunsets bring longer days, whilst the countryside erupts into colour and birdsong. Our luxury May half term breaks are designed for making the most of precious family time.
Little Inka
St Breward, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Hidden on the northern edge of Bodmin Moor, Little Inka's hot tub, roll top and king-size bed beneath a window looking up to the stars make this secluded escape the perfect couples' retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Aurora
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Positioned to face the sun as it journeys from day to night, Aurora, with it's far-reaching views and al fresco hot tub, sits high above Freathy Beach at Whitsand Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub
Orlagh
Perched high above the golden sands of Cornwall's Whitsand Bay, a fusion of designer-led interiors and Miller-esque seascapes combine at Orlagh.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub and outdoor heated shower
Aphrodite
Trevalga, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
Found between the popular villages of Boscastle and Tintagel, Aphrodite is a luxury coastal home in North Cornwall; flaunting magnificent sea views across five renovated stories.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Little Portion
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Crooked and quaint, and full of reclaimed finishes and trailing plants, Little Portion is a luxury coastal cottage with a hot tub just one mile away from Cornwall's Holywell Bay,
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Firefly
Trebudannon, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, UK
Made for couples and nomadic types, Firefly is a luxury woodcutter's cottage with a hot tub near Mawgan Porth in North Cornwall, bursting with earthy, back-to-nature appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
The Crafters´ Hut
Whether in the Swedish wood-fired tub or beneath the pergola watching the rain over the sea, an intoxicating vista is guaranteed at this architect-designed cabin overlooking Mousehole harbour.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: A Swedish wood-fired tub, summerhouse, fire pit
Libertine
Goonhavern, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
A luxury woodland cottage with a hot tub, Libertine hides just outside of the village of Goonhavern in North Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay, St Agnes, and Perranporth Beach.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One large or two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and garden deck
The Hide
Callestick, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
An unexpected discovery at the end of a Cornish country lane, this modern luxury cottage hideaway near Perranporth beach combines rusticity with contemporary clean-line appeal.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, fire pit, yoga deck with mats
Atlanta
Freathy, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Studded into a cliff in Freathy, with a hot tub and outdoor shower, Atlanta is a luxury coastal home in Whitsand Bay that promises a unique escape in Cornwall’s forgotten corner.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Italian spa bath, heated outdoor shower, hot tub
The Limit
As seen on ITV's Cornwall with Caroline Quentin and George Clarke's Amazing Spaces, The Limit is an iconic luxury beach hut with a hot tub hiding in the sand dunes of Holywell Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub and fire pit
Suki
Torpoint, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Made from earthy materials, Suki is a luxury beach house with a hot tub on Whitsand Bay’s Tregonhawke Cliff in Cornwall; it has all the markers of a romance, but with a Japandi twist.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One small, well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Juneberry
Cubert, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
Tucked away between the trees on Cornwall’s north coast near Holywell Bay, Juneberry is a luxury self-catering cabin settled in the quiet idyll of rural bliss.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One medium or two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Yoga deck with mats and blocks, heated outdoor shower, firepit
Seaglass
Tregonhawke, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury romantic beach hut with a hot tub in Tregonhawke in Cornwall, Seaglass is a stylish surf home with eco credentials that boasts awe-inspiring views across Whitsand Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and heated outdoor shower
The Cotton Tree
Tresean, Holywell Bay, Cornwall, UK
A luxury cottage inspired by tropical beach houses and barefoot living, this is The Cotton Tree; a hot tub hideout on the coast of Cornwall, close to Holywell Bay and Polly Joke.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests (+1)
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Morse
St Levan, Porthcurno, Cornwall, UK
A WWII communications bunker set between countryside and coast, Morse has been thoughtfully converted by its architect owner, offering a luxurious yet brutalist reimagining of this piece of British wartime history.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Gypsea Rocks
Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, UK
Between the cliffs in a hidden valley in North Cornwall, Gypsea Rocks is a luxury seaside cottage full of vintage finds and rustic flourishes, just moments from Trebarwith Strand.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Kailani
It’s all whitewashed and welcoming, folded linens and old maps at Kailani; a luxury cottage with a William Holland tub and ocean views in Cornwall's delightful fishing village of Mousehole.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: William Holland spa bath
The Spyglass
An authentic maritime build in Cornwall, right on the seafront and with access to the beach, The Spyglass is a luxury beach cottage; and one of Gorran Haven’s most beloved homes.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
The Wool Shed
Trebudannon, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
Off the beaten track in the hamlet of Trebudannon, The Wool Shed is a rustic, luxury home with a hot tub in North Cornwall; a palette of wood and neutrals close to Watergate Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub and outside stone fireplace
Tangle Belle
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
In acres of private woodland near St Martin in Helford, Tangle Belle is a luxury wood-clad cottage set by a stream in Cornwall; the epitome of pretty, rural countryside charm.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
The Fable
Ventongimps, Perranporth, Cornwall, UK
At the end of a lane in Poldark country, The Fable is a luxury thatched cottage near Perranporth in Cornwall, with reams of nostalgia, rose gardens, wonky windows, and a hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Mirana
Constantine, Helford, Cornwall, UK
Cornish stone embraces modernist glass at this converted barn on the Helford; a tranquil retreat where luxury is defined by simplicity and connection to the landscape.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Outdoor natural swimming pond, wood-fired hot tub and a sauna
The Beach Shack
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Perched above the sands of Portwrinkle Beach in Whitsand Bay, this luxury cabin is a haven of rustic joy and nautical paraphernalia.
Sleeps: Up to 4 guests (2 adults and 2 children)
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome with a third on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Nevada
An award-winning copper-clad home in Cornwall's wild west, this waterside residence occupies an enviable location on the Drift Reservoir.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Oska
Week St Mary, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall, UK
Contemporary yet soft, new but still humble, this luxury self-catering barn is a joyous, modern retreat just five miles from the North Cornwall coast.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved small to medium sized dog is welcome, two dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Hot tub
Raffia
Approached via a zigzagging path that tumbles towards Polperro, Raffia is a luxury Scandi-style beach house in Cornwall that takes in sweeping sea views from enormous windows.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Villa Boden
Made for those who value simplicity, Villa Boden is a luxury beach house in Porthleven, Cornwall, that has been reimagined by two sisters; every inch a new take on Nordic hygge.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Gwendolyn
Nestled above the sand dunes of Perranporth Beach, Gwendolyn is a luxury coastal cottage with hot tub and far-reaching sea views in North Cornwall, where troves of rustic riches hide.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, al fresco BBQ area
Pomona
On a cliff near Coverack in Cornwall, Pomona is a luxury mid-century modern home with a pool; a celebration of art, nature, and retro style in the Terence Coventry Sculpture Park.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
Pets: Dogs will be considered on prior agreement
Features: Heated outdoor swimming pool (available May- September inclusive), cinema den, table tennis
Valency Wood
Lesnewth, Boscastle, Cornwall, UK
This stunning family-friendly self-catering cottage is in a rural location, yet within striking distance of the Cornish coastal villages of Tintagel, Boscastle and Crackington Haven.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Jacuzzi hot tub
Nautilus
St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
With a collated and collected vibe, this light-filled beach house is as perfect for families looking for a unique beach escape as couple’s seeking a laid-back yet indulgent retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Hot tub and cinema room
Thalia
St Tudy, Wadebridge, Cornwall, UK
On the site of a 17th-Century smallholding, a structure rises that defies easy categorisation. Part eco-warrior, part luxury retreat, this family home lives 'at one' with the environment.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome and an additional two by prior agreement
Wildwood Holt
St Martin, Helford, Cornwall, UK
In the verdant Helford, Wildwood Holt is a luxury woodland cottage in Cornwall close to the sands of Kynance Cove and the fishing villages of Coverack and Cadgwith.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Mesmire
St Just In Roseland, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Set within tropical gardens on the Fal Estuary, Mesmire is a luxury contemporary home with a hot tub on Cornwall's south coast, designed for calm stays on the Roseland Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Wood-fired hot tub
Serpentine
Portwrinkle, Whitsand Bay, Cornwall, UK
Designed to follow the natural curve of the cliff in Whitsand Bay, Serpentine is a luxury architect-made beach house in Portwrinkle that brings modern sensibilities to Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Old Pine
Charred timber and soft interiors frame sweeping ocean views from this modern coastal sanctuary in Coverack. This luxury retreat in Cornwall features a hot tub, yoga room and terraced gardens above the rare Moho geological boundary.
Sleeps: Up to eight guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub, cinema room and yoga studio
Morwell
Calstock, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley AONB, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool enjoys 1.5 miles of private river frontage.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (May - September).
The Viewing Gallery
A place to experience life on the ocean wave without leaving the living room, The Viewing Gallery is a luxury beach house with a hot tub and wraparound deck in Portreath, Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Stratum
A twisting puzzle made from Trebarwith stone and pearl-white render, Stratum is a luxury beach house with a hot tub above Perranporth Beach in Cornwall; the ideal surf retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets
Features: There is a hot tub, outdoor shower and garage games room/gym
Solunar
Restronguet Point, Feock, Cornwall, UK
A luxury waterside home with a private slipway and adventurous access to the Carrick Roads, Solunar is set in Restronguet Point near the village of Feock on Cornwall's south coast.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One medium sized dog is welcome, or two medium sized dogs on prior request
Features: Private landing stage and slipway with direct access to the water, games room, cinema room
The Fish Store
This iconic fish store turned family home celebrates the beauty that a passage of time brings to a home, offering luxury living by the sea in Mousehole harbour, west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, pool table, table tennis, steam shower
Monterey
One of a new generation of luxury beach houses in Cornwall, all silver-timbered and skylit, Monterey is right on the surf beach at famed Porthtowan; with its own hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Pets: One small well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
Features: Hot tub, sauna
Amaia
Plaidy Beach, Looe, Cornwall, UK
Seemingly floating above the ocean, with private beach access and a hot tub looking over the water, Amaia emerges from the Cornish cliffside with timeless beach house elegance.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Pets: One well behaved dog is welcome on prior request.
Features: Hot tub, private beach access, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven, fire pit, cinema room with bar
Lightkeepers
A thoughtful renovation near Gwithian in North Cornwall, Lightkeepers is an earthy luxury farmhouse with a plunge pool, hot tub, and art gallery feel near sought-after St Ives.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor heated pool (8x2m, available May-September inclusive), hot tub and shower, games room with pool table
Senara
Just a mile from Gwithian’s rolling dunes and pounding surf, Senara is a cool, architectural beach house complete with outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, gym, outdoor kitchen, bar area with a wine fridge and board games, yoga deck, games barn with a pool table, arcade machine, and a TV and chillout area
Northcott Beach House
Northcott Mouth, Bude, Cornwall, UK
A breathtaking cliff-top large self-catering beach house in north Cornwall offering large luxury accommodation near Bude in north Cornwall for up to 14 guests.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Liminal
Seaton Beach, Downderry, Cornwall, UK
This contemporary coastal home overlooking Seaton Beach in south Cornwall was designed to maximise the light and expansive sea views - complete with an infinity pool and hot tub.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Yes, two medium well-behaved dogs are considered on prior request
Features: Outdoor infinity pool (available year-round, heated May - September), hot tub, games room with pool table, cinema room and al fresco kitchen with a bar and pizza oven
Castle Trematonia
Antony Passage, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Fantastical, extravagant and sublimely positioned at the edge of Cornwall’s luscious Tamar Valley, pass through the gates of Castle Trematonia and enter a world of pure imagination.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor natural pool (available year-round), pool house, sauna, indoor skate ramp, fire pit, ping pong table, football goals and trampoline
Weddings at Gwendolyn
With a thatched roof that feigns to keep a lid on the joy within, wise ivory chimneys that preside over garden love scenes, and casement windows that look out to the sea, Gwendolyn is perhaps the most poetic elopement venue in all of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Hot tub, al fresco barbecue area
Weddings at Senara
This bohemian, luxury elopement venue on North Cornwall’s untamed coast, which takes inspiration from the county's famed Lost Gardens of Heligan, features a pool, a hot tub, and all-encompassing ocean views.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, or three on prior request
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, gym, outdoor kitchen, yoga deck
