May Day Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall
Take a walk through lush woodland, carpeted in a thick layer of bluebells. Walk along empty beaches and play chase with the water on the shore. Sit outside on a restaurant terrace and feel the first signs of summer as the sun warms your cheeks. A May Day bank holiday in Cornwall can provide an idyllic opportunity to let go of your worries and relax in your own private haven. Read more
Across Cornwall, May brings a surge of colour to the county. With spring enjoying its final flourishes and summer just around the corner, you can expect a revived energy and lots to look forward. Whatever you are looking for, be it a cosy cottage by the sea, dog-friendly rural retreat or spacious hub with room enough for all the family, our selection of 624 Cornwall cottages available for May Day bank holiday is sure to set your mind rolling. Browse through our portfolio and let your thoughts race, a dream holiday is just around the corner this May. At Classic Cottages, we pride ourselves on marketing only the finest self-catering holiday cottages in Cornwall. With each one handpicked and regularly inspected, we want to make sure your holiday is the best it can be.
We have 624 May Day cottages in Cornwall
7 nights from £523 *
The Enchanted Wardrobe at Warleggan
4351Dog friendly shepherd hut with hot tub near Lostwithiel, South Cornwall.
The Enchanted Wardrobe is stuff that dreams are made of - a holiday here will transport you to the magical land of Narnia - no, really! The pretty hamlet of Warleggan is twinned wi...
7 nights from £523 *
7 nights from £523 *
Bokelly Cottage
49373 bedroom, dog friendly, self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
As pretty as a picture and bursting with character, this idyllic retreat is waiting to welcome you to a very special holiday in north Cornwall. Set alongside the country road that ...
7 nights from £523 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
From £75 per night
The Bird Box
49711 bedroom, dog friendly Cabin in Liskeard, South Cornwall.
If you want to fly away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the very best that mother nature has to offer, then escape to this oh so special hideaway in the most magical of s...
From £75 per night
7 nights from £526
The Rigging
54703 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Polperro, Cornwall.
Come and live the coastal life at The Rigging, our most charming, white-washed cottage set in the idyllic harbourside village of Polperro. With bags of original features paired wit...
7 nights from £526
7 nights from £527
Pebbles
26351 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
How many holiday apartments offer the chance of falling asleep with a Royal Navy vessel moored almost alongside then waking with a luxury cruise liner in its place? Add views from ...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £527
Bosun's Locker
52131 bedroom apartment near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Welcome to Bosun's Locker, a hidden away apartment conveniently situated in the heart of the vibrant Roseland village of St Mawes and perfect for a car-free Cornish getaway for two...
7 nights from £527
7 nights from £529
Barton Cottage
43261 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
A warm welcome awaits you at this gorgeous retreat for two set in the peace and tranquility of the glorious Cornish countryside. Located at the end of a pretty tree-lined private l...
7 nights from £529
7 nights from £541
Hayloft
31291 bedroom, dog friendly, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
This lovely stone-built barn is set back from an unspoilt country lane just outside the harbourside village of Gerrans. One of just two recently renovated barns (Long Linhay (3142)...
7 nights from £541
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £549
The Chocolate House
37941 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
A perfect retreat for a couple to relax, The Chocolate House is a beautifully renovated 18th Century cottage set in iconic Chapel Street in Penzance. Although located close to the ...
7 nights from £549
7 nights from £550
Mount Wise Farmhouse
43963 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
Full of charm and character, Mount Wise Farmhouse is over 400 years old, and is centrally located within South West Cornwall. The warmest of welcomes awaits as you step through the...
7 nights from £550
