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
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.
239 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon
7 nights from £441
Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut
4017Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Wild Pear Beach is in sight of this gorgeous shepherd's hut and gives it its name. High above the incredible north Devon coast between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin, with its dramati...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £441
Copperas Shepherd's Hut
4016Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
Taken from the name of the rocks along this dramatic and exhilarating stretch of the north Devon coast, this beautiful shepherd's hut has views that will take your breath away - mi...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £443
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut
3334Dog friendly shepherds hut sleeping 5 near Tiverton, North Devon.
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut is truly unique. This huge shepherd's hut, measuring 36' long, has been lovingly treated to a bespoke make-over, and offers two bedrooms at either end whic...
7 nights from £443
7 nights from £448
Homesdale
45141 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Shaldon, South Devon.
In the heart of Shaldon village, found at the mouth of the Teign estuary, is Homesdale. This charming apartment is the perfect hideaway, just right for a couple wanting to enjoy th...
7 nights from £448
7 nights from £450 *
Vanstones Cottage
55472 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Hartland, North Devon.
This quintessential chocolate box, thatched cottage can be found in the idyllic hamlet of Stoke, Hartland on the north coast of Devon. Within minutes of the coast where you will di...
7 nights from £450 *
7 nights from £452
Swallows Nest
49512 bedroom self catering cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
Swallows Nest is a gorgeous contemporary holiday abode where no expense has been spared to bring you the most stunning retreat nestled in the heart of the west Devon countryside. L...
7 nights from £452
Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.
Fully equipped cottages
All of our cottages have a standard list of equipment that goes above and beyond. As well as fluffy towels and readymade beds, our bare minimum includes everything you’ll need and more, from plenty of teaspoons to added extras such as gravy boats so no matter where you stay, you’ll be able to make your favourite home-cooked dishes.
Each inventory is regularly checked and counted so you won’t be stuck without a ladle and can leave your hairdryer at home, plus you’ll find a starter set of toiletries and cleaning products so you can get on with your holiday.
7 nights from £454 *
Holly Cottage
47283 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Yealmpton, South Devon.
Tucked away in the beautiful hamlet of Dunstone in the glorious South Hams you will discover Holly Cottage, a gorgeous getaway dating back to the mid-18th Century. The Grade II Lis...
7 nights from £454 *
7 nights from £460
The Nook
56621 bedroom self catering cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
Escape to a gorgeous nook, the perfect hot tub holiday haven for a couple looking to escape and recharge. Tucked away in rural west Devon just outside the village of North Tawton, ...
7 nights from £460
From £67 per night *
Polly the Lorry
5070Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near South Molton, North Devon.
Meet Polly the Lorry, a converted horsebox with an outdoor bath that has been transformed by its owners into a delightfully secluded retreat in the beautifully unspoilt countryside...
From £67 per night *
7 nights from £480 *
Haretor Barn
49242 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Gorgeous Haretor Barn is surrounded by idyllic Dartmoor countryside, with breathtaking views as far as the eye can see and situated on a pretty farmstead where you and your four-le...
7 nights from £480 *
