Cottages for May bank holidays in South West
May is when South West comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage.Read more
A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in South West. The schools have gone back. And the May calendar in the South West is bursting with high days, holidays and Pagan customs so peculiar you couldn't make them up. Have a peek at what's available. Use the search options on the left to choose the length of your break and the area where you want to stay. We've got 961 holiday cottages available in South West for your May escape.
We have 961 available for the May Day bank holiday in South West
7 nights from £482 *
Pentillie
47753 bedroom cottage near the beach near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Perfectly placed in the delightful village of Veryan Green on the beautiful Roseland peninsula, this gorgeous traditional semi-detached Cornish cottage is waiting to welcome you an...
7 nights from £482 *
7 nights from £484
The Cottage
51012 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
Welcome to The Cottage, a gorgeous traditional Cornish abode nestled in the pretty hamlet of Treworthal and perfectly situated close to Pendower beach and the charming fishing vill...
7 nights from £484
7 nights from £485
Tree Tops Cabin
4298Dog friendly treetop cabin near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
Looking for the perfect get-away-from-it-all retreat? Look no further! Tree Tops Cabin is that and so much more, sat high up in the trees with a peaceful stream trickling through b...
7 nights from £485
7 nights from £485
Sunsets (over Rinsey)
40771 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Praa Sands.
There really are fabulous sunsets (and sea views) over Rinsey and you will be well placed to see them at this gorgeous contemporary annexe to the owners' home. Cross the thresh...
7 nights from £485
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From £69 per night
The Hillside Hut
5199Dog-friendly shepherds hut near Looe, South Cornwall.
Welcome to The Hillside Hut, an idyllic, peaceful retreat where you can immerse yourself in the very best that nature has to offer, surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside and ...
From £69 per night
7 nights from £486 *
The Old Sunday School
47903 bedroom self catering cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Beautifully restored The Old Sunday School is a gorgeous holiday home with bags of character and oodles of space for everyone. Situated in the heart of the pretty village of Tregon...
7 nights from £486 *
7 nights from £487
Little Bessemer
18441 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...
7 nights from £487
7 nights from £488
Headford Farm Cottage
28091 bedroom rural dog friendly cottage near Taunton, Somerset.
Headford Farm Cottage is on the edge of a rural hamlet, high up in Somerset's Quantock Hills National Landscape. This stunning ancient landscape covers 100 square kilometres of oak...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £489 *
Cobble Cottage
52833 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bude, North Cornwall.
Kilkhampton is a charming Cornish village, perfectly placed for exploring the delights of north Cornwall and Cobble Cottage is a lovely terraced abode, situated in a quiet courtyar...
7 nights from £489 *
7 nights from £493
The Song of the Sea
10341 bedroom, coastal apartment with sea views near Kingsand, Cornwall.
With a most enviable location right on the water's edge offering breathtaking views over Plymouth Sound, The Song of the Sea is a delightful waterside apartment in the historic For...
7 nights from £493
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