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.

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

239 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon

Straw Cottage is a Dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Clovelly, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £616

Straw Cottage

4490

Dog friendly cottage with hot tub near Clovelly, North Devon.


Straw Cottage is truly unique and offers a wonderful sanctuary of calmness - a holiday here will no doubt leave you wanting to return. This charming bolthole has been skilfully and...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £616

The Dolls House is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £619

The Dolls House

5527

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.


Welcome to the Dolls House. This super charming stone cottage makes the perfect abode for that special getaway. Set in the magical grounds of Trafalgar Barton Estate, nestled on a ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £619

Alpaca Hideaway is a Dog friendly shepherds hut with hot tub on near Tiverton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £90 per night

Alpaca Hideaway

5270

Dog friendly shepherds hut with hot tub on near Tiverton, North Devon.


Charmingly crafted, comfortably furnished and with panoramic views over the valley, Alpaca Hideaway is a dreamy escape from everyday life. Completely private, your only neighbours ...

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

From £90 per night

Olive is a Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £92 per night

Olive

5755

Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in South Devon.


Nestled in a tranquil meadow on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, Olive is a charming shepherd's hut, perfect for blissful days and star gazing nights surrounded by nature. For t...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £92 per night

Nellie's Nook is a Dog friendly shepherds hut with wood-fired outdoor bath.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £92 per night

Nellie's Nook

5348

Dog friendly shepherds hut with wood-fired outdoor bath.


Welcome to Nellie's Nook, a delightful little hideaway nestled in a secluded spot close to Dartmoor National Park. Ideal for that romantic escape for two, or a tranquil solo getawa...

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

From £92 per night

The Swallows is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £651 *

The Swallows

5294

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


The Swallows, a fabulous rural retreat awaits. Nestled in the most picturesque countryside, surrounded by the most special sights and sounds mother nature can offer, along with bei...

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

7 nights from £651 *

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The Old Stables is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

The Old Stables

4246

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.


If it's a luxury retreat you are looking for, look no further. The Old Stables is a beautiful hideaway situated within the peaceful grounds of the Tremar Estate and offers the very...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £655

The Pottery is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £662

The Pottery

5702

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.


This is an exceptional bolthole in a farmstead setting, perched high up above the River Exe as it winds through the beautiful hills and woodland between Tiverton and Exeter in leaf...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £662

Stonewater Barn is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea in Brixham, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £671

Stonewater Barn

4851

1 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea in Brixham, Dartmoor.


Welcome to Stonewater Barn. A fabulously converted barn, boasting oodles of space for two and complemented by the most splendid manicured gardens and numerous sun-traps to enjoy. ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £671

Stable Tallet is a 4 bedroom, holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon with a hot tub
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £675 *

Stable Tallet

1719

4 bedroom, holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon with a hot tub


Stable Tallet is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to east Devon’s stunning Jurassic Coast. Set on a friendly working farm, this detached home-from-home has the bonus ...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £675 *

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