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

Laburnum Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Truro, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £590

Laburnum Cottage

5261

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


Perfectly situated on the outskirts of Veryan, described as the loveliest inland village in Cornwall, Laburnum Cottage is a gorgeous traditional Cornish cottage, lovingly restored ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £590

Seabrook is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £590

Seabrook

3155

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


This light and bright ground floor apartment is quietly situated just above the square in the charming village of Portscatho and only minutes from the harbour and stunning Gerrans ...

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

7 nights from £590

Toadstools is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Veryan, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £598

Toadstools

5483

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Veryan, South Cornwall.


What a handsome house this is, Toadstools is a fine example of classic Georgian architecture. From the pretty double fronted facade with ornate metal canopy over the sage green pai...

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

7 nights from £598

The Linney is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £608

The Linney

5586

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


With far reaching views over rolling fields and historic woodland, this fabulous barn conversion situated in north Cornwall is the perfect escape away from it all. With large floor...

  • Sleeps 6 + 3 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £608

Alicia's Barn is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £608

Alicia's Barn

3109

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


This fabulous converted detached barn is less than a mile from the safe and sandy beach at Porthcurnick and close to the National Trust coastal footpath, and the shops, galleries a...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £608

Lower Trenower is a 3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

Lower Trenower

923

3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Helford, West Cornwall.


Delightfully homely and impeccably presented; this old Cornish farmhouse is ideally located for exploring the Lizard peninsula's glorious beaches, breathtaking walks and the famous...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £614

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

Trethevey is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £623

Trethevey

944

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


This lovingly converted granite barn is set in tranquil countryside adjacent to the magnificent Luxulyan Valley, a World Heritage Site of outstanding beauty that just begs to be ex...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £623

Sweet Briar Cottage is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £625

Sweet Briar Cottage

4109

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.


Located in the heart of picture perfect Lerryn, Sweet Briar Cottage is an absolute beauty. Lovingly and impeccably presented, this 150 year old cottage is the epitome of country ch...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £625

The Dairy is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bude, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £629

The Dairy

4567

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bude, North Devon.


The Dairy is a truly fabulous, reverse level barn that has been styled with a luxurious contemporary feel that exudes calm and relaxation throughout each room, you will instantly f...

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

7 nights from £629

Tara is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in The Lizard, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £640

Tara

2327

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in The Lizard, West Cornwall.


First impressions of this beautifully presented, detached single-storey cottage is of light, openness and stylish comfort. Set on the quiet outskirts of Lizard, the most southerly ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £640

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