UPDATED: 1 MAY 2025
Think it’s too late to organise a break for the whole pack this May half term? Think again. There’s still time to book a delightful dog-friendly cottage in some of our favourite destinations in the UK to holiday with your family and four-legged friend. Here are ten pads still up for grabs for a last-minute dog-friendly break in May half term…
1. Beautiful Ludlow Property, Hayton’s Bent, Shropshire
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
From £1,210 for 7 nights from 23 May
Slip into luxury life surrounded by Shropshire’s rolling countryside and close to the picturesque town of Ludlow. Your converted barn conjures up the wow factor with its plush interiors with exposed wood beams and private gardens spilling into verdant surroundings. Explore a web of walking trails into the Shropshire Hills AONB, paws for refreshments in real ale pubs, and explore the peaceful local villages.
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2. Ebenezer Chapel, Coldfair Green, Suffolk
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
From £983 for 7 nights from 24 May
Relax under the vaulted ceilings of a converted chapel in a lush, rural setting just minutes from the Suffolk coast. After a day of walkies in the countryside and by the seaside, watch the sunset from your courtyard and flop beside the woodburner with your four-legged friend. As well as the beaches of nearby Aldeburgh and Thorpeness, there are plenty of dog-friendly family attractions nearby, including Framingham Castle and Sutton Hoo.
3. Holm Oaks Cottage, Busbridge, Surrey
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
From £1,119 for 7 nights from 26 May
Holm Oaks Cottage is a charming annex situated in the serene village of Busbridge, with an enclosed garden and surrounded by countryside. This beautiful place to stay in Surrey is great with dogs, with plenty of walks from the property and the surrounding area. It’s not too far to the Surrey Hills, and visits to Windsor Great Park and even the south coast are possible for days out.
4. Poppy Cottage, Elborough, Somerset
Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
From £801 for 7 nights from 23 May
After a day of waggy-tailed walkies in the Quantock Hills, Exmoor National Park or the north Somerset coast, slink back to a contemporary country cottage where you can relax in comfort with your four-legged friend. Soak in the hot tub, cosy up beside the woodburner, and plan another day of dog-friendly adventures in the surrounding countryside and coast.
5. Old Farm, Thornham, Norfolk
Sleeps 15 + 2 dogs
From £6,461 for 7 nights from 23 May
Bag an enchanting country pile on the North Norfolk coast path, that offers much more than spectacular walking territory on the doorstep. Located in the village of Thornham with its beach, harbour and coastal walks, this large family home has hotel-style interiors and space for the whole pack plus extras. Dogs can roam free in the enclosed garden, while humans unwind with drinks at the patio table or soak in the hot tub. This is the perfect Norfolk holiday home for a large family or a couple of families with one or two dogs.
6. Lower Goosewell Cottage, Thurlestone, Devon
Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
From £3,360 for 7 nights from 24 May
If you’re looking for the perfect beachside family holiday with luxurious home comforts, opulent furnishings and every modern convenience you could wish for then look no further than this holiday home in Devon. You may not want to leave this stylish property with sea and coastal views. However, your four-legged friend will no doubt entice you to get out and explore Devon’s Avon Estuary and the nearby sandy beaches of Bantham, Bigbury and Thurlestone.
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7. Mayne Cottage, Polruan, Cornwall
Sleeps 6 + 1 dogs
From £1,262 for 7 nights from 23 May
Flaunting dog-friendly beaches, coastal trails, wooded valleys and plenty of dog-friendly eateries and attractions, Cornwall’s got it all for a family half-term holiday with the dog. Tucked away on the southeast coast, hide away in this luxurious property with a glorious backdrop to the Fowey River and town. From here you can scamper through Du Maurier country, hop on the passenger ferry to Fowey, or simply lap up the peace and quiet of this idyllic cottage with estuary views.
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8. 4 Out Of The Blue, Croyde, Devon
Sleeps 6 + 1 dogs
From £2,074 for 7 nights from 23 May
Looking for a plush pad with plenty of room for the family and dog beside the beach? There’s still time to book this bright and spacious, paw-friendly pad in the buzzing surf destination of Croyde in North Devon. Hit the waves, the coastal trails and adventure playgrounds, paws in local pubs, and come home to fire up the barbecue and soak up the last rays of sunshine on the terrace.
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9. Tresaith Getaway, Tresaith, Ceredigion
Sleeps 5 + 1 dog
From £1,584 for 7 nights from 23 May
Veer away from the obvious half-term holiday haunts in Wales and head to this special seaside getaway. Located close to the beach in Tresaith, it’s a great base to explore the Cardigan Bay coastline. From here you can pad along dog-friendly Aberporth Beach and eat fish and chips in Newquay, before coming home to a fabulous open-plan living space of this reverse-level property designed to make the most of sea views.
10. Coniston Retreat, Coniston, Cumbria
Sleeps 12 + 1 dog
From £7,515 for 7 nights from 24 May
Where better to escape for a half-term holiday and step out into one of the most dog-friendly destinations in the UK than the Lake District? Gather friends and family and getaway to this luxury retreat that fuses 17th-century features with modern design. Marvel at astonishing views of Coniston Water from your wraparound slate terrace, and get a close-up view of the Lakeland scenery on boat trips, hikes and paw-friendly attractions.
Book Your Last Minute Dog Friendly Retreat For May Half Term
Lucky for you, we’ve still got a range of paw-friendly properties available for May half term. Simply use the date filter on our search page to find the perfect getaway for your family and four-legged friends.
