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 622 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 622 May Day cottages in Cornwall

Dove Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Mousehole.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £420 *

Dove Cottage

5275

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


Nestled in the heart of the charming fishing village of Mousehole, Dove Cottage is a delightful holiday abode, perfectly positioned close to galleries, eclectic shops and cafes, an...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £420 *

Orchard Vean is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in a creekside hamlet near Truro, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £422

Orchard Vean

1367

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in a creekside hamlet near Truro, Cornwall.


A short stroll from the waters of Restronguet Creek, halfway between Truro and Falmouth, this is the ideal location for exploring both north and south coasts, and all points in bet...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £422

Elvan Loft is a 1 bedroom apartment with sea views, near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £423

Elvan Loft

3821

1 bedroom apartment with sea views, near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.


With far reaching views over Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount and Mousehole Harbour, Elvan Loft is perfectly placed for exploring the delights of west Cornwall and beyond. Th...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £423

Littlecott is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £424

Littlecott

2870

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Littlecott is an ideal bolthole for exploring all the delights in and around Boscastle. The accommodation is very comfortable (and includes a king-size bed), bright and light with ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £424

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Little St Hugh is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £425

Little St Hugh

3969

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the sea in Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Packed with character, charm and comfort, Little St Hugh is a cosy retreat for two, tucked away in the pretty village of Boscastle – it will have you leaving your worries behind fr...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £425

Cuddle Cabin is a Rural cabin for 2 near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £429

Cuddle Cabin

3959

Rural cabin for 2 near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Just as the name suggests this cabin is a perfect spot for a romantic weekend for two. Hidden away in a secluded corner of the owners' smallholding with just the chickens for compa...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £429

Kynance is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mullion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £429

Kynance

986

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mullion, West Cornwall.


Step down into the quiet quadrangle of attractive granite barns, cross the communal garden, open the door and you will find the most perfectly charming retreat for two. Nestling be...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £429

Smugglers Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £430

Smugglers Cottage

2389

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


A cosy rural retreat for two on the edge of the National Trust’s beautiful Penrose Estate, Smugglers Cottage nestles quietly beside a handful of similar stone dwellings in a truly ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £430

Little Stormleigh is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £432

Little Stormleigh

5364

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.


There is nowhere quite like St Agnes when it comes to relaxation and rejuvenation. There is something about the salty air and laid-back pace of life that makes this peninsula a par...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £432

Court Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near to the beach at Port Isaac.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £433 *

Court Cottage

2426

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near to the beach at Port Isaac.


As you turn off the Atlantic Highway, down towards the coast and into the unspoilt hamlet of Treligga, you will just know that you are going to have a most wonderful holiday. W...

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

7 nights from £433 *

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