Swindon Cotswolds - kate & tom's Large Holiday Homes

May Day Holiday Cottages

Whatever the occasion we have an incredible house for you

A luxury mini break in the middle of spring is the ultimate way to rejuvenate and relax in style. The May Day Bank Holiday is the perfect opportunity to do just that. Pack your bags, hop in the car and get away for a weekend break (or longer) with your loved ones.

Celebrate the bank holiday with your friends and enjoy a glass of bubbly or two in the hot tub, before heading out into the nearby city for a night on the town. Or whisk the kids away for an unforgettable mini break, complete with swimming pools, tennis courts and plenty of hidden spots in the garden to explore!

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kate & tom's by the Coast

Castle View Country House

Castle View Country House

North Wales mega-house for 40 with hot tub, pool, gym and games.
Sleeps 26 to 40North Wales
3 night weekend - £4,850
The Coast House

The Coast House

Stylish Northumberland country house two miles from the coast
Sleeps 16 to 28Northumberland
Week - £4,200
2 night weekend - £3,150
3 night weekend - £3,150
Polpier & Penpol

Polpier & Penpol

Beautiful coastal estate with pool, tennis court, sea views
Sleeps 22 to 26Mevagissey, Cornwall
Week - £12,750
2 night weekend - £9,650
3 night weekend - £9,650
Midweek - £9,650
The Curved House

The Curved House

Glass-walled, neon-lit party palace in the Lincolnshire Wolds
Sleeps 24Lincolnshire
Week - £9,450
2 night weekend - £6,950
3 night weekend - £7,450
The Jacobean Hall

The Jacobean Hall

Majestic Jacobean party palace set in a huge slice of Wales.
Sleeps 14 to 24North Wales
Week - £6,700
2 night weekend - £3,550
3 night weekend - £4,150
Midweek - £3,250
Ludbrook Manor

Ludbrook Manor

Idyllic manor house with indoor pool, hot tub and stunning gardens
Sleeps 18 to 24South Hams, Devon
2 night weekend - £3,950
3 night weekend - £4,550
River View Castle

River View Castle

Cornish Castle on the river Tamar, with pool and woodlands
Sleeps 22Cornwall
Week - £12,400
2 night weekend - £4,200
3 night weekend - £6,050
Midweek - £7,550
Cedar Hall

Cedar Hall

Luxury Suffolk family home for 22 with pool, tennis and games barn.
Sleeps 22Suffolk
Week - £14,450
3 night weekend - £6,200
Midweek - £8,250
Deri Manor

Deri Manor

Wonderful Welsh celebration home with bar and three acres
Sleeps 21Pembrokeshire, Wales
Week - £5,500
2 night weekend - £3,200
3 night weekend - £3,450
Southshore Place

Southshore Place

Hen and family fun in elegant Southsea ex-hotel with hot tub.
Sleeps 20Portsmouth, Hampshire
Week - £6,850
2 night weekend - £3,500
3 night weekend - £4,650
Midweek - £4,650
Lancestone House

Lancestone House

Grade II-listed Cornwall escape for up to 20 with heated outdoor pool
Sleeps 16 to 20Torpoint, Cornwall
Week - £5,100
2 night weekend - £3,800
3 night weekend - £3,800
High Greenway Barn

High Greenway Barn

Beautiful flint barn with stunning views, games and hot tub access.
Sleeps 12 to 20Norfolk
Week - £3,850
2 night weekend - £2,700
3 night weekend - £2,700
Midweek - £3,000
Hidden Orchard

Hidden Orchard

Wacky Sussex gem with tennis, swimming, sauna and orchard.
Sleeps 12 to 20West Sussex
Week - £7,500
2 night weekend - £4,300
3 night weekend - £4,500
Midweek - £4,500
Boconnoc House

Boconnoc House

Stately Cornish mansion for 19 with tennis, games and lots of wow.
Sleeps 19Cornwall
Week - £7,550
2 night weekend - £5,650
3 night weekend - £5,650
Midweek - £5,650
Portland View

Portland View

Dorset country house for 18 with billiards and bundles of charm.
Sleeps 16 to 18Weymouth
Week - £4,350
2 night weekend - £3,000
3 night weekend - £3,000
Midweek - £2,800
The Pink Door

The Pink Door

Generously restored Cornish farmhouse for 18 with pool, sauna, hot tub and tennis
Sleeps 14 to 18Cornwall
Week - £4,200
2 night weekend - £3,100
3 night weekend - £3,100
Paynter Manor

Paynter Manor

Five-star fun for 16 in Cornwall, with hot tub, games and cinema.
Sleeps 16Newquay, Cornwall
Week - £3,450
2 night weekend - £2,750
3 night weekend - £2,750
Midweek - £2,850
Barford Beach House

Barford Beach House

Spectacular rough-luxe Cornish home with sauna, cinema and hot tub.
Sleeps 12 to 16Bude, Cornwall
Week - £8,350
2 night weekend - £5,000
3 night weekend - £5,000
Atlantic View Townhouse

Atlantic View Townhouse

Newquay family house close to beach with cinema room and games.
Sleeps 16Newquay, Cornwall
Week - £2,750
2 night weekend - £2,000
3 night weekend - £2,000
Midweek - £1,700
Villa Judapa

Villa Judapa

Isle of Wight Art Deco villa for up to 16 with sea views.
Sleeps 12 to 16Isle of Wight
Week - £5,750
2 night weekend - £4,350
3 night weekend - £4,650
Polpier

Polpier

Stunning coastal house with pool, tennis court, sea views.
Sleeps 16Mevagissey, Cornwall
Midweek - £7,150
Ocean Sun Manor

Ocean Sun Manor

Kent villa with indoor beach, cinema room and direct beach access.
Sleeps 15Kent
2 night weekend - £3,450
3 night weekend - £3,700
Blue Bay Retreat

Blue Bay Retreat

North Wales beach retreat for up to 15 with hot tub and pool room.
Sleeps 11 to 15Wales
Week - £1,550
2 night weekend - £1,200
3 night weekend - £1,200
Torquay View

Torquay View

Big Devon house for 15 with pool, games, spa, cinema and sea views
Sleeps 15Torquay, Devon
2 night weekend - £3,450
3 night weekend - £3,750
Summers Lodge

Summers Lodge

Palatial former pub sleeping 14 just a splash from the Sussex shore
Sleeps 14West Sussex
Week - £6,650
2 night weekend - £3,150
3 night weekend - £3,150
Midweek - £4,000
South Parade House

South Parade House

Superstyled Southsea stunner with cinema room and games room
Sleeps 12 to 14Portsmouth, Hampshire
Week - £6,000
2 night weekend - £2,200
3 night weekend - £3,100
Midweek - £3,500
Whitby Lakehouse

Whitby Lakehouse

Yorkshire-coast home with balconies, terraces, pergolas and games.
Sleeps 12 to 14Yorkshire
Midweek - £3,250
The Grain Barn

The Grain Barn

Big Devon family barn conversion with hot tub, games and outdoor dining.
Sleeps 14Devon
Week - £4,350
2 night weekend - £3,250
3 night weekend - £3,250
Shell Sanctuary

Shell Sanctuary

Bournemouth town house for 14 just metres from the beach.
Sleeps 10 to 14Bournemouth
2 night weekend - £1,800
3 night weekend - £2,100
Peninsula Pool Retreat

Peninsula Pool Retreat

Llyn Peninsula bolthole for 13 close to beaches with heated pool.
Sleeps 13Wales
Week - £3,000
3 night weekend - £1,900
Owlscombe

Owlscombe

Luxury family house high on the cliffs above North Somerset
Sleeps 12Somerset
Midweek - £2,500
Cornish Views Farmhouse

Cornish Views Farmhouse

Cornish farm stay for 11 with tennis, swimming, spa pool and games.
Sleeps 11Cornwall
Week - £2,550
2 night weekend - £1,800
3 night weekend - £1,800
Nautic House

Nautic House

Slick, sophisticated Kent beachfront escape with cinema room.
Sleeps 10Deal, Kent
3 night weekend - £1,750
Seascape

Seascape

Spectacular coastal house with stunning views over Booby's Bay
Sleeps 10North Cornwall
Week - £8,400
2 night weekend - £5,500
3 night weekend - £5,500
The Chatterbox

The Chatterbox

Contemporary comfort, hot tub and hammam for 10 in stunning Suffolk
Sleeps 10Suffolk
2 night weekend - £2,150
3 night weekend - £2,150
Penpol (Sleeps 6)

Penpol (Sleeps 6)

Stylish house above Mevagissey harbour with stunning terrace views
Sleeps 6 to 8Mevagissey, Cornwall
Midweek - £2,000
Barcroft Retreat

Barcroft Retreat

Elevated house on Devon estate with pools, hot tub and tennis
Sleeps 8Dartmouth
Week - £3,850
2 night weekend - £3,100
3 night weekend - £3,100
Midweek - £2,700
Lower Vineyard Farmhouse

Lower Vineyard Farmhouse

Tranquil four-bed South Devon family house on a working vineyard.
Sleeps 8Devon
Week - £2,100
2 night weekend - £1,450
3 night weekend - £1,550
Midweek - £1,550
Ludbrook Stables

Ludbrook Stables

Idyllic home with indoor pool, hot tub, tennis and stunning gardens
Sleeps 6South Hams, Devon
2 night weekend - £1,500
3 night weekend - £1,500

kate & tom's in the Country

Broadstone Court

Broadstone Court

Herefordshire mansion with games room, bar, library and pool table.
Sleeps 18 to 31Herefordshire
2 night weekend - £3,950
3 night weekend - £4,450
Crown Manor

Crown Manor

Grand, elegant Surrey manor house for up to 30 with outdoor games and 7 acres.
Sleeps 18 to 30Surrey
Week - £9,400
2 night weekend - £4,550
3 night weekend - £5,500
Midweek - £5,250
The Curved House

The Curved House

Glass-walled, neon-lit party palace in the Lincolnshire Wolds
Sleeps 24Lincolnshire
Week - £9,450
2 night weekend - £6,950
3 night weekend - £7,450
Ludbrook Manor

Ludbrook Manor

Idyllic manor house with indoor pool, hot tub and stunning gardens
Sleeps 18 to 24South Hams, Devon
2 night weekend - £3,950
3 night weekend - £4,550
Chalke Valley House

Chalke Valley House

Huge country house with heated pool, games room and movie room
Sleeps 20 to 24Wiltshire
2 night weekend - £5,500
3 night weekend - £5,500
Black Mountain Farmhouse

Black Mountain Farmhouse

Welsh mountain escape for 22 with tennis, games and hot tub.
Sleeps 12 to 22Abergavenny, Wales
2 night weekend - £4,200
3 night weekend - £4,200
Derwentwater House

Derwentwater House

Stunning country house on Derwentwater. Games room, fire pit
Sleeps 16 to 22Lake District
Week - £6,250
2 night weekend - £5,150
3 night weekend - £5,150
Midweek - £2,950
Cedar Hall

Cedar Hall

Luxury Suffolk family home for 22 with pool, tennis and games barn.
Sleeps 22Suffolk
Week - £14,450
3 night weekend - £6,200
Midweek - £8,250
Barcroft Manor

Barcroft Manor

Georgian house with hot tub, tennis court, indoor and outdoor pools
Sleeps 13 to 21Dartmouth
Week - £3,500
2 night weekend - £2,800
3 night weekend - £2,800
Midweek - £2,450
Birkmere Barn & Cottages

Birkmere Barn & Cottages

Luxurious large spaces on the edge of the Lake District
Sleeps 14 to 20Lake District
Midweek - £2,650
Dartmoor Hall

Dartmoor Hall

Lovely Dartmoor country house for 20 with hot tub, sauna and games.
Sleeps 18 to 20Dartmoor
Week - £7,800
2 night weekend - £2,950
3 night weekend - £4,150
Albaston Lodge

Albaston Lodge

Comfortable, stylish old rectory with tennis court, hot tub and endless views
Sleeps 19Shropshire
Week - £5,250
2 night weekend - £3,750
3 night weekend - £4,050
Midweek - £3,750
Severn Valley Manor

Severn Valley Manor

Mid-Wales manor house for 19 with hot tub, pool, games, cinema and piano.
Sleeps 16 to 19Wales
Week - £3,650
2 night weekend - £2,900
3 night weekend - £3,200
Midweek - £3,200
Boconnoc House

Boconnoc House

Stately Cornish mansion for 19 with tennis, games and lots of wow.
Sleeps 19Cornwall
Week - £7,550
2 night weekend - £5,650
3 night weekend - £5,650
Midweek - £5,650
The Freeth

The Freeth

Secluded Georgian farmhouse with indoor pool, lovely grounds
Sleeps 18Herefordshire
Week - £5,450
2 night weekend - £4,000
3 night weekend - £4,200
Eryri Manor

Eryri Manor

Snowdonia gem for 18 family with hot tub, games and mountain walks.
Sleeps 18Wales
Week - £4,400
2 night weekend - £2,900
3 night weekend - £2,900
Lake View Hall

Lake View Hall

Luxury Devon country home for 18 with 38 acres, games and swimming lake.
Sleeps 12 to 18Devon
Week - £6,550
2 night weekend - £4,350
3 night weekend - £4,350
Midweek - £6,300
Daffodil Lodge

Daffodil Lodge

Bristol cabin with hot tub sleeping 18 family, hens and stags.
Sleeps 8 to 18Near Bristol
Week - £5,750
2 night weekend - £3,250
3 night weekend - £3,900
Midweek - £3,250
Burrow Retreat

Burrow Retreat

Stunning period Somerset home with great tech and two hot tubs
Sleeps 15 to 17Somerset
Week - £4,500
2 night weekend - £3,150
3 night weekend - £3,400
Midweek - £3,400
Ouse Valley Manor

Ouse Valley Manor

Milton Keynes manor house for 17 with hot tub, games and sauna.
Sleeps 15 to 17Buckinghamshire
Week - £5,150
2 night weekend - £4,250
3 night weekend - £4,250
Primrose House

Primrose House

Bristol party cabin for 17 with heated pool and hot tub.
Sleeps 10 to 17Near Bath
Week - £6,900
2 night weekend - £3,450
3 night weekend - £4,150
Midweek - £3,700
Eastlands

Eastlands

Luxury 600-acre estate sleeping 16 high above the South Downs
Sleeps 14 to 16West Sussex
Week - £5,100
2 night weekend - £3,050
3 night weekend - £3,400
Midweek - £3,050
The Vicars Retreat

The Vicars Retreat

Former Peak District vicarage for 16 with hot tub and games room
Sleeps 16Peak District
Week - £5,000
2 night weekend - £3,300
3 night weekend - £3,500
Midweek - £3,500
The Long House & Cottages

The Long House & Cottages

Gorgeous country house, beautiful Lake District views
Sleeps 12 to 16Lake District
2 night weekend - £2,300
3 night weekend - £2,400
Top Hat House

Top Hat House

Big, sociable Wiltshire estate with heated pool, tennis and games.
Sleeps 12 to 16Wiltshire
Week - £5,900
2 night weekend - £3,800
3 night weekend - £4,200
Mountain Lodge

Mountain Lodge

Secluded Brecon Beacons farmhouse for 16 with hot tub and games.
Sleeps 8 to 16Abergavenny, Wales
2 night weekend - £2,600
3 night weekend - £3,000
Chester Place

Chester Place

Stunning house for 16 on the Dee in Chester with cinema and games.
Sleeps 16Chester
2 night weekend - £3,950
3 night weekend - £4,100
Watson Hall

Watson Hall

Amazing Cumbria gem for 16 with hot tub, pool table and all the luxuries.
Sleeps 10 to 16Cumbria
Week - £4,950
2 night weekend - £3,950
3 night weekend - £3,950
Midweek - £3,750
Crossroad Farm

Crossroad Farm

Five-star Yorkshire farmhouse for 16 with spa, games and BBQ area.
Sleeps 16Yorkshire
Week - £3,900
Somerton Barn

Somerton Barn

One-acre Somerset new-build with tennis, gym, sauna and lots of wow.
Sleeps 12 to 14Somerset
Midweek - £2,800
Marrington Hall

Marrington Hall

Shropshire country house for 14 with heated pool and five acres.
Sleeps 14Shropshire
2 night weekend - £4,100
3 night weekend - £4,100
The Grain Barn

The Grain Barn

Big Devon family barn conversion with hot tub, games and outdoor dining.
Sleeps 14Devon
Week - £4,350
2 night weekend - £3,250
3 night weekend - £3,250
Meadow View Manor

Meadow View Manor

Handsome redbrick manor house in acres of Norfolk farmland, sleeping 14.
Sleeps 14Norfolk
Week - £4,400
2 night weekend - £3,000
3 night weekend - £3,000
Midweek - £3,300
Severn Valley Cottages

Severn Valley Cottages

Two adjoining mid-Wales cottages sleeping 14 with pool and hot tub.
Sleeps 12 to 14Wales
Week - £2,500
2 night weekend - £2,050
3 night weekend - £2,050
Midweek - £2,400
The Tellin

The Tellin

Herefordshire multi-generation house for 13 with cinema room.
Sleeps 10 to 13Herefordshire
Week - £4,050
2 night weekend - £2,650
3 night weekend - £2,650
River Park View

River Park View

Thames-side family home for 12 with boat, river access and games.
Sleeps 10 to 12Berkshire
2 night weekend - £2,800
3 night weekend - £3,750
South Downs Farm

South Downs Farm

Glorious slice of rural England in Hampshire with heated pool
Sleeps 10 to 12Hampshire
Week - £4,500
2 night weekend - £2,700
3 night weekend - £2,900
Midweek - £2,700
Eden Valley Hall Farm

Eden Valley Hall Farm

Luxury Lakeland farm sleeping 12 with cosy fires and snooker.
Sleeps 12Cumbria
Midweek - £2,200
Aurora House

Aurora House

Surrey spectacular with pool, games room, cinema, gym and terraces.
Sleeps 12Surrey
Week - £8,000
2 night weekend - £6,250
3 night weekend - £6,250
Waterview Lodge

Waterview Lodge

Central Bowness house with hot tub, cinema and balcony lake views.
Sleeps 12Bowness-on-Windermere
2 night weekend - £3,000
3 night weekend - £3,000
Pine Lodge

Pine Lodge

A mid-Wales lodge by the river with hot tub and tennis court
Sleeps 8Llansantffraid, Wales
Week - £1,800
2 night weekend - £1,500
3 night weekend - £1,600
Midweek - £1,750
Kirkbride Hall

Kirkbride Hall

A homely village idyll in the shadow of the Eden Valley fells
Sleeps 8Melmerby, Lake District
Week - £2,150
2 night weekend - £1,250
3 night weekend - £1,350
Midweek - £1,300
Barcroft Retreat

Barcroft Retreat

Elevated house on Devon estate with pools, hot tub and tennis
Sleeps 8Dartmouth
Week - £3,850
2 night weekend - £3,100
3 night weekend - £3,100
Midweek - £2,700
The Long House

The Long House

Renovated traditional Cumbrian house with outstanding views
Sleeps 8Glassonby, Cumbria
Midweek - £1,500
Burghwood Stables

Burghwood Stables

Skandi style stables in gorgeous Norfolk countryside
Sleeps 6Fakenham, Norfolk
2 night weekend - £1,300
3 night weekend - £1,350
Newcross Cottage

Newcross Cottage

Delightful 17th century cottage near the Lake District with great walks
Sleeps 6Melmerby, Cumbria
Week - £1,850
2 night weekend - £1,150
3 night weekend - £1,200
Midweek - £1,150
Gill Beck Barn

Gill Beck Barn

Luxury Lakeland barn sleeping 6 with log fire and terrace
Sleeps 6Cumbria
Week - £1,850
2 night weekend - £978
3 night weekend - £1,020
Midweek - £1,150
Fell Cottage

Fell Cottage

Delightful cottage in a peaceful setting with great walks nearby
Sleeps 6Blencowe, Cumbria
Week - £1,850
2 night weekend - £978
3 night weekend - £1,020
Midweek - £1,150
Johnby Cottage

Johnby Cottage

Stunning 18th century coach house near the Lake Distict
Sleeps 6Blencowe, Cumbria
Week - £1,850
2 night weekend - £1,150
3 night weekend - £1,200
Midweek - £1,150
Little Bickley

Little Bickley

Stylish three-bedroom Somerset cottage with hot tub
Sleeps 6Somerset
Week - £1,900
2 night weekend - £1,050
3 night weekend - £1,200
Midweek - £1,300
Ludbrook Stables

Ludbrook Stables

Idyllic home with indoor pool, hot tub, tennis and stunning gardens
Sleeps 6South Hams, Devon
2 night weekend - £1,500
3 night weekend - £1,500
Eden Cottage

Eden Cottage

Situated in the middle of the Eden Valley, with fantastic views and walks
Sleeps 4Glassonby, Cumbria
Week - £1,300
2 night weekend - £800
3 night weekend - £850
Midweek - £800
The Croft

The Croft

Lovely cottage in Eden Valley, with impressive views and walks
Sleeps 4Glassonby, Cumbria
2 night weekend - £800
3 night weekend - £850

Luxury May bank holiday short breaks

With the weather warming, the May bank holiday is an ideal time to get away with family and friends. Come rain or shine, destinations across the UK are packed with plenty to do and see, no matter your preferences. Better still, the selection of luxury holiday cottages in popular locations settles you in perfectly for a memorable stay.

With the kids off from school, the May bank holiday is a great time to take advantage of a weekend escape. Get outdoors for a range of adventures such as cycling, hiking and watersports. Or visit museums and attractions to ignite the senses and make your break a fun learning experience.

Perhaps you’re looking for a relaxing stay during the May bank holiday weekend? We’ve got it covered. With large holiday cottages dotted throughout isolated rural spots or quaint homes in picturesque villages – there’s a host of spring stays that take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Top UK May Day holiday destinations

Get together with your closest friends for a fun weekend break in the countryside or escape to the coast and feel your stresses float away. Lancashire to near London, Devon to Dorset, Cumbria to Cornwall and everywhere in between. Whether you’re planning a party weekend or beach retreat, we’ve got it covered.

The assortment of UK destinations opens up a variety of experiences. Love long walks or mountain hikes? Head to the Lake District for miles of trails and explore pretty villages with traditional pubs – the perfect spot for a pit stop!

Searching for a holiday by the seaside? Dorset tops the list for a short bank holiday weekend break. This charming location has picturesque natural landmarks such as Durdle Door. It’s also an ideal place for sailing and watersports – with the Jurassic coastline as your backdrop.

With a few days off, the bank holiday weekend is perfect for pairing your holiday with a trip to local attractions and cultural spots. Museums, exhibitions, gardens and galleries add another dimension to your trip. Foodies aren’t left out either, with the selection of festivals and May Day fairs taking place throughout the country – why not treat yourself to some local goodies!

Weekend breaks for May Day Bank Holiday

A May bank holiday weekend away wouldn’t be complete without those little extras. Is a hot tub top of your wishlist? Or perhaps a large swimming pool the kids will love is a favourite? At kate & tom’s, we have something for everyone. So, you can sit back and relax in beautiful surroundings. Why not dine alfresco and enjoy a memorable evening under the stars?

Bringing along your furry friend? We’ve even got a selection of dog friendly holiday cottages so you can bring your pooches along with you for adventures in the countryside and sandy walks along the beaches. It’s a May Day escape for the whole family.

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Book your May bank holiday getaway - get in touch

Friends, family, acquaintances, loved ones – with rentals sleeping up to 40 guests, you can bring everyone with you on your next May Day holiday. Whether you’re heading on a short break with your family or planning a wild stag or hen weekend, we’re here to help make your life easier.

Our team of travel experts are ready to help you plan an unforgettable may bank holiday getaway. Take a look at our choice of holiday homes today to find the perfect base for your next holiday.