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

The Barn is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Colyton, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £532 *

The Barn

4982

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Colyton, South Devon.


Make your way to an idyllic working farm nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in east Devon, where you will find The Barn. If you're looking for a rural escape tucked a...

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

7 nights from £532 *

Seaview is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £534 *

Seaview

5412

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


Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £534 *

Horseshoe Shepherd's Lodge is a Gorgeous shepherds hut with hot tub near South Molton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £547

Horseshoe Shepherd's Lodge

4325

Gorgeous shepherds hut with hot tub near South Molton, North Devon.


Let loose your imagination, embrace the need we all have to get away from it all and make a list of what you think the essence of a perfect shepherd's lodge in a perfect setting sh...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £547

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

7 nights from £548

The Shepherds Rest

5620

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.


If you are looking for a luxury rural retreat for two, surrounded by the most glorious countryside and only a short distance from the renowned naval town of Dartmouth, look no furt...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £548

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Fig Tree Cottage is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Instow, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £562

Fig Tree Cottage

1648

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Instow, North Devon.


Just a few miles inland from north Devon’s beautiful sandy beaches, Fig Tree Cottage is a peaceful retreat with its own large private walled garden and beyond, a further five acres...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £562

Annie's View is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Ottery St Mary, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night *

Annie's View

5179

1 bedroom, dog friendly Shepherds Hut near Ottery St Mary, South Devon.


Nestled away in gorgeous tranquil countryside you'll find Annie's View, a truly delightful shepherd's hut ideal for a cosy couple's retreat to the beautiful county of Devon. With w...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £80 per night *

Willow Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Northlew, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £586 *

Willow Cottage

5712

2 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Northlew, Dartmoor.


Come and explore this deceptively spacious and rather special pretty stone cottage in the heart of the north Devon village of Northlew, a friendly sociable village on the edge of D...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £586 *

Lofty Heights is a 1 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £588

Lofty Heights

5337

1 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.


Looking for that special retreat for two, if so, welcome to Lofty Heights which is nestled in the very sought-after village of Shaldon, just moments from a fabulous sandy beach and...

  • Sleeps 2 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £588

Room With A View is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cabin near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £590

Room With A View

4783

1 bedroom, dog friendly cabin near Widecombe in the Moor, Dartmoor.


Sometimes, you just need to escape from it all and find that special place. Positioned at the foot of Haytor, with breathtaking panoramic views of Dartmoor National Park, Room W...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £590

Bowhay Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds Hut with hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £88 per night

Bowhay Shepherd's Hut

4402

Shepherds Hut with hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.


Escape the everyday to a tranquil spot set in an idyllic location overlooking spectacular countryside with views across the Dart Valley. Be greeted at the farm gate by the friendly...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £88 per night

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