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 625 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 625 May Day cottages in Cornwall

Carn Tommen is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1378 *

Carn Tommen

3117

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This impressive, recently-built eco-house is situated in a commanding elevated position on one of St Mawes' most exclusive roads. Enjoying panoramic sea views over the whole of Fal...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1378 *

Traboe Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1442

Traboe Cottage

4461

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Coverack, West Cornwall.


This charming detached cottage is set within a pretty cottage garden in a picturesque and quiet hamlet close to the Helford River. Beautifully refurbished and contemporary in desig...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1442

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

Brockhill Chapel is a 5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Crackington Haven, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1631

Brockhill Chapel

5766

5 bedroom cottage with sea views in Crackington Haven, Cornwall.


When location and property work in perfect harmony, it promises holiday memories that will last a lifetime and that's exactly what this gorgeous retreat will deliver! Perched high ...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1631

Church Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £426

Church Cottage

2886

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.


As its name suggests, this delightful cottage overlooks the pretty 14th Century church in the quaint village of Germoe and is only a mile from the child-friendly sandy beach at Pra...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £426

The Old Stone Workshop is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Coverack.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £478

The Old Stone Workshop

3295

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Coverack.


This traditional stone cottage, built in 1900, has enjoyed life as a corn chandler, a cobblers and even a venue for the local band practice, and it is now a lovely holiday cottage....

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £478

2 Old School Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £491

2 Old School Cottages

3104

3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.


This traditionally designed modern cottage, with period-style furnishings and fittings, is set close to the lovely village green at Gerrans in the heart of the beautiful Roseland p...

  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £491

Trevail is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £501

Trevail

2866

3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near St Ives, West Cornwall.


The well-maintained enclosed gardens and terrace will entice you to Trevail on the outskirts of Carbis Bay, renowned for its beautiful family beach and restaurants. Trevail is a...

  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £501

Lamellen Lodge is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

Lamellen Lodge

5582

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


Standing on guard at the entrance to the beautiful Lamellen Estate, on the banks of the River Allen, the cosy interiors of this riverside retreat, sit comfortably alongside the his...

  • Sleeps 5 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £526

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

The Sheiling is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £534

The Sheiling

1706

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.


Just a two minute walk from the tiny harbour, children's play park and popular pub in the quiet waterside village of Golant, this delightful chalet bungalow is unexpectedly spaciou...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £534

The Cobbles is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £540

The Cobbles

5095

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


Escape to Cornwall and discover The Cobbles, a gorgeous traditional cottage close to the north coast and Bodmin Moor. This fabulous getaway is part of a small cluster of attractive...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £540

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