Cottages for May Day Bank Holiday

Cottages for May Day Bank Holiday

May is when landscapes come alive and towns pick up the pace. With winter left behind, a sunny day feels like summer in a May bank holiday cottage. Relax in your own private retreat and let your worries float away. Coast, country or town, our self-catering cottages will leave you refreshed and revived. Choose from our 1236 available cottages today. Read more

Start summer celebrations early and enjoy a May Day bank holiday break. With the weather on the up, celebrations left, right and centre and lots of businesses opening their doors for the season ahead, May is an excellent time to escape the routine of everyday life. Whether you are looking forward to a solo retreat, family break or getaway with friends, you are sure to find the perfect cottage to spend your holiday. To get started, browse our selection of 1236 available cottages and find your favourite one. Each of our self-catering holiday homes has been handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped so you can enjoy the finest quality accommodation around. Providing you with help and support every step of the way, you can book with confidence with Classic Cottages.

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We have 1236 cottages available for May Day bank holiday

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Wild Pear Shepherd's Hut

4017

Shepherds 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...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Copperas Shepherd's Hut is a Shepherds hut with fabulous sea views near Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

Copperas Shepherd's Hut

4016

Shepherds 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...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £441

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Hay Barn is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £442 *

Hay Barn

5748

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Mulfra in West Penwith, Hay Barn is a quaint single-storey cottage that exudes charm and character. Sleeping three guests in cosy comfort, you can...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £442 *

The Granary is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

The Granary

5033

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.


The Granary is a delightful Roseland retreat, perfect for those looking for a cosy escape to the seaside. Full of homely touches, this converted barn is great for relaxing solo bre...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

Shepherd's Sky Super Hut is a Dog friendly shepherds hut sleeping 5 near Tiverton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

Shepherd's Sky Super Hut

3334

Dog 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...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £443

Willow Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £445

Willow Cottage

4516

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


This idyllic hideaway is set in a tranquil country location, nestled in the owners' smallholding, in the romantic Helford area. Willow Cottage is a beautiful retreat for two (and y...

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

7 nights from £445

Poppets Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £447

Poppets Cottage

4280

1 bedroom, dog-friendly self catering cottage in Buxted, East Sussex


Nestled in a peaceful setting and part of a former convent, Poppets Cottage is as charming as its name implies. Thoughtfully furnished in a country vintage style, this delightf...

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

7 nights from £447

Ginger Hideaway is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £447

Ginger Hideaway

5311

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Nestled in a gorgeous hidden valley and surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, is where you will find Ginger Hideaway. A stunning contemporary abode, lovingly crafted and per...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £447

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Snuggledown is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £448

Snuggledown

1975

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.


There are glorious views over the fields and woods of Trethevey Farm from the glass-fronted, south-facing, open plan living-room of this gorgeous contemporary barn conversion. Adjo...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £448

1 North Parade is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £448

1 North Parade

2995

1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


This is a gorgeous little bolthole, right in the middle of lovely Portscatho on the Roseland peninsula and just yards from Tatam's beach (and Tatam's boutique cafe selling deliciou...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £448

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