May Day Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall

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. 

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

We have 624 May Day cottages in Cornwall

Laundry Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Newquay, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £637

Laundry Cottage

5709

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Newquay, North Cornwall.


Take the leafy drive that leads into the stunning Tresillian Estate where this little beauty is waiting to treat you and your loved one to a romantic getaway and wonderful escape f...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £637

Number Four is a 2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £638 *

Number Four

3313

2 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Set right on the waterside in the pretty seaside village of Portscatho, this gorgeous cottage is holiday heaven. With a feather-filled sofa set before a toasty wood-burner and supe...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £638 *

Primrose Cottage is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Gwithian, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £639 *

Primrose Cottage

4379

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Gwithian, West Cornwall.


Set in the peaceful hamlet of Trevoole, ideally situated for exploring both the north and south Cornish coasts, the ever so charming Primrose Cottage awaits you. This absolutely de...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £639 *

Grebe is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £640

Grebe

3356

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


This fabulous detached holiday home is named after a small sandy beach that can be found a short walk away. Set in a secluded woodland corner of a country house estate – the Budock...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £640

We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.

August Rock is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £640

August Rock

3355

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Set in a secluded woodland corner of a country house estate – the Budock Vean Hotel – and with wonderful views across the hotel grounds and gardens, this fabulous detached retreat ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £640

Vista Paris is a 1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

Vista Paris

5404

1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Welcome to Vista Paris, a beautifully crafted, upcycled shepherd's hut and cabin sitting in a tranquil meadow. Overlooking the idyllic Cornish countryside and with peaceful surroun...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

Birdsong is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

Birdsong

5452

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


One of the joys of stepping into spring is the bird song it brings; however, you can enjoy this little beauty until the draw of chillier days and darker nights set in. Located down...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

Daybreak Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £660 *

Daybreak Cottage

4165

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


In an idyllic setting, located down a quiet country lane, only a few miles from some of Cornwall's finest beaches along with the pretty fishing harbour of Port Isaac, this exceptio...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £660 *

Denham is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £663

Denham

5133

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.


With captivating panoramic views over Mount's Bay and St Michael's Mount, Denham is a very special holiday abode where you are just a few minutes stroll away from the delightful se...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £663

Owl's Rest is a Fabulous dog friendly Shepherds Hut with a outdoor bath near Coverack, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £96 per night

Owl's Rest

5602

Fabulous dog friendly Shepherds Hut with a outdoor bath near Coverack, South Cornwall.


Hidden away in blissful countryside on the magical Lizard peninsula and within easy reach of the charming fishing villages of Coverack and Cadgwith, Owl's Rest is the sweetest shep...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £96 per night

Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.

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