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

Mowhay Barn is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £850

Mowhay Barn

3968

3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.


Situated in an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of the Rame peninsula, with views across the rolling countryside to the waters of Plymouth Sound and Dartmoor in ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £850

Stowaway is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £872

Stowaway

3163

3 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


Approached by a flight of open-tread wooden steps, this luxurious seafront apartment is tucked away near the slipway to the beach at Portscatho. The large glass walled dining-room ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £872

Water’s Edge is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874

Water’s Edge

1391

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.


With breathtaking views across the waters of the Carrick Roads to Flushing and the Roseland peninsula beyond, and just yards from Falmouth's bustling streets and their many shops, ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £874

The Saltbox is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

The Saltbox

4825

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


Tucked away at the top of the oh-so-popular village of Port Isaac, with wonderful views stretching out across the ocean, we invite you to set yourself to Cornish time as you check ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £882

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Quay Cottage is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £893

Quay Cottage

3150

3 bedroom, rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Quay Cottage is all about location, location, location and wow, have they got it right! Situated at the end of a private track, perched at the edge of the woods above the tidal Per...

  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £893

Grenville is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £900

Grenville

4875

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Set in the pretty coastal hamlet of Portwrinkle, a mere hop and a skip to the water's edge and with sea vistas to delight, Grenville is the perfect escape for those who want to dis...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £900

Thanckes Lodge is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £900

Thanckes Lodge

5578

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Seeking a seaside escape, then come and discover our coastal homestay, with stunning ocean views, a short stroll to the beach, use of a private spa area and miles of coastal walks ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £900

Laurel Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £901

Laurel Cottage

3138

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


This handsome whitewashed house has an enviable position in St Mawes close to Tavern beach, with far reaching sea views from many of the rooms and the spacious paved front terrace....

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £901

Trewane Barn is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £911

Trewane Barn

2243

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


Oh my! Trewane Barn is simply stunning! Secreted away down a private lane, sheltering within its own south-facing walled garden, with a fabulous balcony overlooking a beautiful woo...

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

7 nights from £911

65 Lower Maen Cottage is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £945

65 Lower Maen Cottage

5597

3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Welcome to this lovely, light-filled holiday home with delightful sea views, situated just a short stroll away from a pretty, sandy cove and the harbourside town of Falmouth. Set i...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £945

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