UPDATED: 1 May 2025
You might well find that the half-term break is creeping up on you and you haven’t made any holiday plans yet. But rest assured that it’s not too late to book one of these divine coastal retreats and enjoy days on the beach with friends and family this May half term.
1. Forget Me Not Lodge, Waren Mill, Northumberland
Sleeps 6
From £1,781 for 7 nights from 24 May
This stylish open-plan holiday home on the outskirts of Bamburgh makes the perfect base for a family seaside break at May half term. With stylish interiors, a wood-burning stove and a garden patio, this property has everything you need for a superb stay on the Northumberland coast. It has shared tennis court access via the holiday park it is part of. Local attractions include Bamburgh Castle and beach, Alnwick Castle and Holy Island.
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2. Watersreach, Collieston, Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 4
From £930 for 7 nights from 24 May
If you’re looking to get away from it all with your family for half term, bag this charming property next to Collieston Beach. Make yourself at home, watching the waves, enjoying dramatic sea views and relaxing in the garden patio that leads on to sand dunes. And take time out to explore the Aberdeenshire coast, spot seals in neighbouring Newburgh, take a tour around the BrewDog brewery in Ellon, and try out some of the many golf courses within a ten-mile radius.
3. Making Waves, Anstruther, Fife
Sleeps 5
From £1,384 for 7 nights from 23 May
Enjoy a seagull’s view of the coast from this traditional fisherman’s cottage close to the harbour and beach. With space for five, it’s perfect for a family break on the Fife coast. When you’re not soaking up panoramic views from your contemporary abode, stroll to the beach for fish and chips with your toes in the sand, hop on a boat trip to spot puffins and seals on the Isle of May, and explore the beautiful beaches and coves along the Fife Coastal Path.
4. Fairlight View, Folkestone, Kent
Sleeps 6
From £955 for 7 nights from 24 May
Cool, contemporary and right by the beach, this stylish apartment is an ideal family pad if you’re keen to dip into the seaside vibe of Folkestone in Kent this half term. Spot the lights of France when you gaze out to sea from the large bay windows, and explore many highlights beyond the beach, including Henry VIII’s 16th Century Sandgate Castle, a plethora of water sports and seafront seafood dining spots.
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5. The Horseshoes, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire
Sleeps 7
From £1,270 for 7 nights from 23 May
This quirky cottage in the heart of Hornsea is ideally located for a family half-term holiday. From this property you can pad barefoot along the beach, enjoy ice cream and arcades on the promenade, or head to the RSPB reserve of Bempton Cliffs. With an enclosed garden and games room awaiting back home, you have plenty to keep you and your family entertained during May half term in this lovely spot on the Yorkshire coast.
6. The Coach House, Tan-y-groes, Ceredigion
Sleeps 9
From £2,211 for 7 nights from 23 May
It’s hard to believe that this beautifully restored coach house on a 50-acre private estate this country retreat is still available for May half term. This immaculate, spacious holiday home has a large garden and outdoor patio to make the most of the fine spring weather. Close to the seaside town of Aberporth on the Ceredigion coast, there’s no end to the beach fun bang to be had, whether you pack up a picnic, hit the waves or take nets and buckets to rocky coves.
7. Dehra Dun, Downderry, Cornwall
Sleeps 9
From £3,839 for 7 nights from 24 May
If you thought it was too late to organise that friends and family group get-together for half term, think again. This large, luxury beach pad overlooking the cobalt waters of Whitsand Bay is still available for a sublime seaside stay for up to nine guests. Spend lazy days soaking up sunshine from the sea view deck, soak in style in the large spa pool hot tub, or step out to explore the jewels of the ‘forgotten’ southeast corner of Cornwall. This coastal gem is one of the finest sea view cottages in Cornwall.
8. Superb Shanklin Escape, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Sleeps 6
From £1,237 for 7 nights from 23 May
Located close to the picturesque Shanklin Old Village, this cosy and relaxing property offers light, fresh and airy holiday accommodation for six guests. It makes a great base for exploring the stunning scenery and other seaside attractions on the Isle of Wight for a fun-filled half-term break with the family.
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9. Trinity Terrace, Weymouth, Dorset
Sleeps 6
From £1,327 for 7 nights from 23 May
Take up residence in a magnificent cottage situated just a stone’s throw from Weymouth‘s historic harbour. This holiday home boasts large rooms with stylish interiors and bay view windows overlooking the harbour. With delightful days out on the Dorset coast in the offing, this property is perfect for a week’s stay in May.
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10. Agincourt, Beesands, Devon
Sleeps 8
From £1,735 for 7 nights from 23 May
Stay right on the coast in this South Devon idyll with breathtaking sea views and direct access to the beach. This stylish holiday home in Devon features an open plan living and dining space with an additional snug, making it perfect for families who want time away by the sea. Beesands is located on the South West Coast Path – which features in the movie The Salt Path – and is also close to the lively towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe, with a plethora of shops, restaurants and pubs.
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Book Your Last Minute Beach House For May Half Term
Lucky for you, we’ve still got a range of coastal properties available for May half term. Simply use our date filter on our search tool to find the perfect coastal getaway for you and your family during the school break.
If you need some inspiration for things to do on a seaside holiday for the upcoming school break, see our guide on coastal activities to enjoy during May half term.
