Holiday in bay? (6)

I believe the answer is:

recess

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(Other definitions for recess that I've seen before include "take time out" , "secluded spot" , "Space sent in a wall" , "break needed!" , "In a corner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.

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