Next year's extra Bank Holiday has given holidaymakers another chance to get away - but you don't have to travel far to enjoy a getaway while King Charles II's coronation takes place. Staycation specialists Sykes Holiday Cottages has rounded up a selection of properties with availability over the long weekend.
From a Scottish lodge to a Cornish flat with sea views, there are a host of different options available to enjoy the extra annual leave and coronation in style.
Larchwood Lodge – Ellon, Aberdeenshire
Sleeps: Six
Price: Available from May 6 for seven nights, £802
Larchwood Lodge sits in an elevated position with stunning views of the Scottish countryside. The property has been newly renovated and offers the ultimate break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, with a large living space and outdoor sheltered seating area complete with a woodburning stove.
With an array of activities in easy reach, there is plenty to keep families occupied, including the Haddo Country Park, Codona’s Amusement Park, or a nearby BrewDog brewery to try Scottish-brewed craft beer.
Sunnyside - Yarpole, Herefordshire
Sleeps: Six
Price: Available from May 5 for seven nights, £644
Sunnyside is a stylish lodge located in the grounds of Bircher Common in Yarpole, Herefordshire. A great base for families or group of friends looking to explore Herefordshire over the coronation weekend, guests can spend their days discovering the nearby market town of Leominster and its range of shops and restaurants.
Alternatively, groups can enjoy an afternoon of classic board games in the open planned living space before getting cosy in front of the open fire with a glass of wine.
Pie Cottage – Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Sleeps: Six
Price: Seven nights from May 5 for seven nights from £904
Pie Cottage is a Grade II listed, detached stone cottage located in the market town of Nailsworth. Full of character, with wooden beams, a woodburning stove and enclosed garden, the property offers a home away from home for families or groups of friends looking to catch up during the May bank holiday weekend.
There are a wealth of picturesque walking and cycling trails on the doorstep, such as the Cotswolds Way, as well as local pubs and restaurants for trying some local cuisine.
Ty’n-Y-Graig – Fairbourne, Gwynedd, Wales
Sleeps: Four
Price: Seven nights from 5th May for seven nights from £484
Tucked away in the idyllic village of Arthog within Snowdonia National Park is this Grade II listed cottage, Ty’n-Y-Graig The cottage has stunning rural views, an open plan living place, well-equipped kitchen, as well as plush furnishings for relaxing after a home-cooked meal.
Guests can try their hand at the huge range of activities available in the area, from mountain biking to watersports and rambling, or take a trip to the nearby sandy beaches to enjoy a dip in the sea.
Manor House Barn – Peasenhall, Suffolk
Sleeps: Four
Price: Available from May 5 for seven nights £640
Manor House Barn is a converted barn nestled within the Suffolk countryside. The barn’s character features give the open plan space a cosy feel, with wooden beams and a woodburning stove taking centre stage.
Guests are invited to bring their dogs who are also welcome at the barn, and there are a range of activities to try nearby, including Go Ape Thetford, Africa Alive Zoological Reserve, and the Gardens of Somerleyton Hall.
Coastal Breeze – Carbis Bay, Cornwall
Sleeps: Six
Price: Available from May 6 for seven nights £1,049
Coastal Breeze is a beachside duplex apartment overlooking Carbis Bay. The apartment has everything guests need for a comfortable stay, including a sun terrace and balcony for enjoying the unobstructed sea views.
A short walk from the apartment is Carbis Bay, which offers an array of watersports and walking trails including the South West Coastal Path. St Ives is also a 10-minute drive away and home to many speciality restaurants where explorers can have a bite to eat after a day at the beach.
