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. 

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We have 625 May Day cottages in Cornwall

Wiggy's Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £541

Wiggy's Cottage

5220

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Mawes, Cornwall.


Situated in the vibrant heart of the much sought-after Roseland village of St Mawes, Wiggy's Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage with oodles of character and perfectly positio...

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

7 nights from £541

Trevennen Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Flushing, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £552

Trevennen Cottage

5298

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Flushing, Cornwall.


Perfectly situated in the idyllic waterside village of Flushing, Trevennen Cottage is a traditional Cornish cottage, beautifully restored and stylishly furnished to capture the ver...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £552

Fred’s House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £582

Fred’s House

2142

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Looe, Cornwall.


There are tantalising glimpses of the sparkling waters of Talland Bay through the trees surrounding Fred's House, where the big sheltered garden is perfect for outdoor meals and th...

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

7 nights from £582

Seaglass is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £590

Seaglass

4939

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.


Portscatho is a charming unspoilt village in the heart of the beautiful Roseland peninsula and Seaglass sits in an enviable position at the head of a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac,...

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

7 nights from £590

Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.

Chyvounder is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £601

Chyvounder

5117

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.


A picturesque cottage set in an idyllic location close to the banks of Restronguet Creek. This 17th Century Grade II Listed cottage is full of warmth and charm, and has an abundanc...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £601

Meadowvine is a 3 bedroom modern property with a hot tub in a pretty market town, near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £616

Meadowvine

4984

3 bedroom modern property with a hot tub in a pretty market town, near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


A modern and luxurious three bed townhouse with a hot tub, what a treat for your stay. This well-equipped and beautifully presented property is found in the pretty market town of P...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £616

Lowenna is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £619

Lowenna

3133

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.


Lowenna is a delightful semi-detached barn conversion with Bryher (3132) next door. Perfect for families, it is located in a lovely rural setting just a five minute walk from Porth...

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

7 nights from £619

Tidal Waters is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £620

Tidal Waters

5668

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.


Escape on an enchanting creekside vacation, in this heavenly homestay for five in the darling hamlet of Penpol. Boasting an unrivalled location in a National Landscape (formerly kn...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £620

Captain's Retreat is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Boscastle, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £626

Captain's Retreat

1813

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Boscastle, Cornwall.


Boscastle needs little introduction, its picturesque harbour being a well-known Cornish landmark. A mere two minute stroll back from the fishing boats, tucked below the harbour...

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

7 nights from £626

The China Dolls House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Marazion, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £636

The China Dolls House

2666

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


The views from this pretty, semi-detached cottage across to St Michael's Mount and the Atlantic Ocean, are simply magnificent. The 'Mount' majestically dominates the bay at Marazio...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £636

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