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 627 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 627 May Day cottages in Cornwall

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

Bussillion is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £950

Bussillion

3773

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


What a fabulous holiday home this is, a gorgeous mix of early Victorian terraced townhouse elegance and 21st Century luxuries, topped off with superb panoramic views. Big bay w...

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

7 nights from £950

Goose Chase is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £980

Goose Chase

5136

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.


Found deep in the heart of the stunning countryside of west Cornwall, just on the outskirts of the pretty village of Madron, Goose Chase is a fabulous holiday retreat, perfect for ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £980

Rose Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £998

Rose Cottage

5373

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


Located in one of the most sought-after elevated positions in the fishing village of St Mawes and enjoying spectacular views, you will find a very special welcome at Rose Cottage. ...

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

7 nights from £998

Whitsand Bay View is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1019

Whitsand Bay View

4418

3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.


Set in a plum elevated position, in the pretty village of Portwrinkle, this stylish retreat invites you to immerse yourself in the very best of luxury coastal living. Aptly named, ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1019

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

7 nights from £1036

Bennerley House

5521

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


With uninterrupted views across the blue waters of the Percuil River across to St Anthony Head, enjoy a very special holiday at Bennerley House. Sit on the balcony watching the eve...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1036

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Jubilee House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1037 *

Jubilee House

5025

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.


The much sought-after village of St Agnes is a magical place for a Cornish holiday and Jubilee House is an elegant double fronted, terraced, Victorian home, just a short stroll awa...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1037 *

Heron's Lea is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1046

Heron's Lea

4419

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


This gorgeous seaside home is situated in the sought-after location of Rosevine, within walking distance of the glorious sandy Porthcurnick Beach. Set in large gardens with stunnin...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1046

Llanamor is a Stunning 3 bedroom homestay with sea views nr Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1055

Llanamor

5789

Stunning 3 bedroom homestay with sea views nr Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.


Come and fall under the spell of our stunning coastal retreat, set on the gorgeous Rame peninsula in the tiny hamlet of Portwrinkle. With endless sea views, incredible interiors an...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1055

Tretawny is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Perranporth.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1060

Tretawny

5485

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


Just a mile from the superb surfing waves and glorious sandy beaches at Perranporth, this beautiful chocolate box thatched cottage is the perfect holiday location for family gather...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1060

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