Devon Retreats for May Day Bank Holiday

Devon Retreats for May Day Bank Holiday

Give yourself something to look forward to and book yourself a May Day bank holiday break. All around Devon the county is awash with colour and bustling with activity. With so many things to see and do, you can make the most of this wonderful time of year from the comfort of a luxury home-from-home. Browse our portfolio and secure your May retreat today for memories tomorrow. Read more

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259 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon

The Nest is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near South Molton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £338

The Nest

4894

1 bedroom self catering cottage near South Molton, North Devon.


If you are looking to explore the idyllic north Devon countryside, with easy access to stunning coastline and breathtaking scenery, then look no further The Nest is the perfect cho...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £338

Horseshoe Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £339 *

Horseshoe Cottage

2348

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


Nestled in the grounds of a gorgeous, secluded farm sits Horseshoe Cottage, a beautiful retreat full of traditional features that has a real sense of character to it. This getaway ...

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

7 nights from £339 *

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  • 15% off

    27 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025

    From £287.20 £244.12

  • 15% off

    1 Mar 2025 - 7 Mar 2025

    From £323.10 £274.64

  • 15% off

    10 Mar 2025 - 12 Mar 2025

    From £287.20 £244.12

Moonstone is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £350

Moonstone

1980

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.


Moonstone is a delightful single-storey, one bedroom, detached cottage just 1.5 miles from the rugged north Devon coast and the dramatic coastal path. At low tide, vast expanses of...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £350

Horizons is a 1 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £350

Horizons

5548

1 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Perched high, with a bird's eye view of Ilfracombe harbour and the horizon beyond, you will discover this gorgeous coastal apartment that offers the perfect north Devon location fo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £350

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  • 15% off

    24 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025

    From £333.00 £283.05

  • 15% off

    28 Feb 2025 - 7 Mar 2025

    £412.00 £350.20

  • 15% off

    7 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2025

    £412.00 £350.20

  • 15% off

    14 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2025

    £412.00 £350.20

  • 15% off

    21 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025

    From £412.00 £350.20

Swallow's Nest is a Dog friendly quirky holiday cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £360

Swallow's Nest

4356

Dog friendly quirky holiday cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.


If you want different. If you want quirky. If you want an experience that you will remember forever, come and stay here. How about this for a holiday experience combination like no...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £360

The Granary is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £366

The Granary

2760

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.


The Granary is a charming reversed level converted barn. The open plan living-room is upstairs with a well-equipped galley kitchen and a glowing wood-burner. Downstairs is a comfor...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £366

Hatway Hideaway is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £374

Hatway Hideaway

4849

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.


Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by unforgettable Devon countryside, Hatway Hideaway is a wonderful, pocket sized haven for those looking for peace and...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £374

Princes Granary is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378

Princes Granary

761

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.


An unique hideaway for couples, Princes Granary lies in the village of Down Thomas, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With wonderful walks along the nearby South West Coast...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378

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Fig Tree Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378 *

Fig Tree Cottage

2347

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


In a tranquil spot, Fig Tree Cottage offers a haven to relax and recover from everyday life. Set in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are 28 acres of f...

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

7 nights from £378 *

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  • 15% off

    28 Feb 2025 - 6 Mar 2025

    From £360.90 £306.76

Kiln Cottage is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Totnes, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £382

Kiln Cottage

1175

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Totnes, South Devon.


In an idyllic location, down a quiet lane just outside a pretty village and surrounded by open fields, this 18th Century cottage is well located for touring the beautiful South Ham...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £382

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Head to Devon and savour the new lease of life that comes with this time of year. As May rolls around, the county is in full bloom and events and festivities take place throughout. With a Classic cottage, you can spend your day exploring and soaking in the sights, and then when you're ready, return to you very own slice of heaven. Whoever you plan to share your experience with, be it a solo adventure, dog-friendly escape, romantic retreat or group gathering, we will help you find the right cottage for you. At Classic Cottages, we carefully select all of our properties so that only the finest make it onto our books. Each one is fully equipped with a complete inventory too, so everything you could need for your May Day holiday is provided. From your bed linens to your fluffy bathroom towels to your morning coffee pot, we think of everything so you don't have to. All you need to do? Relax and make memories - you're on holiday.