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

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.

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239 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon

Little Bessemer is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £487

Little Bessemer

1844

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.


Little Bessemer is a hidden away cottage in the heart of Berrynarbor, one of north Devon's prettiest villages, indeed a 'Village in Bloom' Gold Award winner. Set well away from the...

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

7 nights from £487

Bridge House is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exeter, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £494

Bridge House

5562

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Exeter, South Devon.


Steeped in history and heritage, we're pleased to introduce Bridge House. Nestled in the heart of the highly favoured Exe valley village of Thorverton, this beautiful, thatched cot...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £494

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

7 nights from £504

The Loft

5382

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Wembury, South Devon.


Nestled within the green fields surrounding the pretty village of Wembury in south Devon, this truly delightful barn conversion is the perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy pr...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £504

The Chalet on the Beach is a Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £509

The Chalet on the Beach

3351

Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.


Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your verandah with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £509

The Apple House is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dawlish, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £516

The Apple House

4108

1 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dawlish, South Devon.


This delightful and spacious detached cottage provides the perfect getaway location for two. Furnished and equipped to a very high standard, The Apple House offers you a wonderful ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £516

The Threshing Barn is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520 *

The Threshing Barn

5733

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.


Nestled in a quaint west Devon village, escape to the tranquility of village life and a slower pace at The Threshing Barn. This newly fully refurbished barn offers style and charm ...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £520 *

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Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut is a Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, East Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £75 per night

Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut

3296

Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, East Devon.


The location high above the Axe Valley as it heads to the Jurassic Coast just a few miles away could not be more magical. Easy to reach, yet off the beaten track for the last adven...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £75 per night

Hayley's Hut is a Dog friendly luxury shepherds hut with hot tub and fishing pond near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £525

Hayley's Hut

4231

Dog friendly luxury shepherds hut with hot tub and fishing pond near Bideford, North Devon.


This is an exceptional shepherd's hut in a simply unbeatable setting - sheltered in a little copse of trees in a private lakeside setting with its very own hot tub. The gentle roll...

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

7 nights from £525

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Ferrycombe is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £529 *

Ferrycombe

4482

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea.


Welcome to Ferrycombe, this characterful barn conversion is perfectly situated within a private complex which hugs the edge of Bigbury-on-Sea and the beautiful golden sandy beaches...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £529 *

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

7 nights from £529

Huckworthy

3256

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


Taking its name from the nearby bridge over the Walkham river, Huckworthy is a truly idyllic couple's retreat. Granite steps lead you up to the front door and private garden area. ...

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

7 nights from £529

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