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May half-term breaks in Scotland

718 properties found
Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Rascarrel Bay Platinum 1

2112

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7 nights

£948 - £1,848

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Innellan, Central Scotland

The Coach House - Innellan

5321

Our grading

7 nights

£754 - £1,341

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Falkirk, Glasgow and Clyde Valley

Bean Geese Cottage

6323

Our grading

7 nights

£956 - £1,605

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Auchencairn, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway

Rascarrel Bay Platinum 2

2112

Our grading

7 nights

£943 - £1,843

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Anstruther (2mls), Fife

Corn Bunting Cottage

6323

Our grading

7 nights

£1,125 - £2,447

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Sandyhills, near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

Treetops Coastal Retreat

2112

Our grading

7 nights

£997 - £1,722

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Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross

Little Hideaway

212

Our grading

7 nights

£616 - £1,007

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Biggar, Scottish Borders

The Hideout - Stag

211

Our grading

7 nights

£672 - £672

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Glendale, near Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye

Colquhoune's Byre

2112

Our grading

7 nights

£544 - £933

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Farr, near Inverness, The Highlands

The Bunker

211

Our grading

7 nights

£704 - £1,062

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Kirriemuir, Angus

Whitebeam Rowan

211

Our grading

7 nights

£629 - £881

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Dalmally, Argyll and Bute

Tigh Na Abhainn Croft

421

Our grading

7 nights

£653 - £1,188

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Self-catering cottages for May half-term breaks in Scotland

May half term is a wonderful excuse for a family get-together in Scotland, and with our cottages catering for parties of all sizes, you’ll find a superb range of properties for your late spring break. A spring break with all your nearest and dearest will ensure a lasting and memorable break for everyone, with special touches in many of our properties such as open fire, hot tubs and spectacular views all serving to make your holiday even more special. There's so much you can expect to see of Scotland in May - a favourite being the bluebells in full throng in the woodlands! Enjoy sunny days and refreshing spring showers, and make the most of the Spring bank holiday in Scotland with a long walk along one of the many dazzling beaches, or head into the market towns in search of the best local produce. Knowing you have the comfort of a springtime cottage to return to, you can make some great plans to enjoy your May half-term break in Scotland.

Here are some top destinations to keep in mind for your next half-term break:

Northern Scotland - Southern Scotland - Central Scotland - Scottish Islands

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Complete the package by staying in our best Scottish cottages. We have a charming collection of holidays in Scotland in May half-term, ranging from cottages and beach houses to castles and farmhouses, and whether it’s an escape from the city to a rural hideaway with just your partner or a manor break with relatives from afar, having the backdrop of the Scottish mountains, rolling hills or sprawling ocean can really top off your May half term and add the wow factor. It will certainly be a seasonal stay to remember in Scotland!