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 1239 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 1239 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.

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

We have 1239 cottages available for May Day bank holiday

The Lean To is a 2 bedroom cabin near Presteigne.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £112 per night

The Lean To

5131

2 bedroom cabin near Presteigne.


Welcome to The Lean To, an absolutely stunning hideaway for two with a wonderfully distinct style that is beautifully complemented by the rugged landscapes that surround it. This f...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £112 per night

To the Lighthouse is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near the sea near Dale.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £788

To the Lighthouse

4818

3 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near the sea near Dale.


Be surrounded by the dramatic Pembrokeshire coastline, enchanting sea views and the spellbinding sound of the sea at the extraordinary To the Lighthouse. This is a dream location t...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £788

Spinneywood is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £789

Spinneywood

5514

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Helford.


Perhaps the most astounding views one would be lucky enough to experience on the Cornish coastline, this beautifully appointed cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking Gill...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £789

Little Trehan is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £804

Little Trehan

5573

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Located within a short walk of sandy Summers beach and all that picturesque St Mawes has to offer, this little gem of a property enjoys the most wonderful views from its elevated p...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £804

Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.

Tresahor Lodge is a Dog friendly, 2 bedroom lodge in unique and tranquil setting near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £809 *

Tresahor Lodge

4551

Dog friendly, 2 bedroom lodge in unique and tranquil setting near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Nestled in the most unique, tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful setting (in an old quarry, no less!), Tresahor Lodge is the perfect getaway for couples and families alike, within...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £809 *

Captain Blake's Retreat is a Cliff-top retreat with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £811

Captain Blake's Retreat

4330

Cliff-top retreat with sea views near Whitsand Bay, South Cornwall.


Welcome to the ultimate get-away-from-it-all cliffside escape. Out of this world views, super stylish interiors, fresh air by the bucketful and a location that's second to none. Pe...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £811

Great Eckworthy - The Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £119 per night

Great Eckworthy - The Cottage

5068

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


Great Eckworthy - The Cottage is a delightful rural retreat surrounded by gorgeous countryside that is perfect for those looking for a romantic, adults-only luxury getaway to north...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £119 per night

The Eagle is a 1 bedroom cabin with sublime sea views in Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £120 per night

The Eagle

5491

1 bedroom cabin with sublime sea views in Whitsand Bay.


Whisk yourself and your loved one away to this heavenly off- grid coastal retreat and be prepared to be blown away by the spectacular views that await. It really is out of this wor...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

From £120 per night

Aurora at 24 Acres is a Shepherds Hut in Devon with outdoor bath and luxury interiors.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £120 per night

Aurora at 24 Acres

5736

Shepherds Hut in Devon with outdoor bath and luxury interiors.


Welcome to Aurora, a gorgeous shepherd's hut for two, hidden away in a secluded setting in the Blackdown Hills. Nestled within a peaceful meadow on a 24-acre site and surrounded by...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £120 per night

Condurro House is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £851

Condurro House

5767

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Truro, Cornwall.


With tranquil views of the mesmerising flow of the ebbing tide, this really is a relaxing retreat. Set in the heart of the peaceful village of St Clement on the Tresillian river, y...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £851

Be in the know… Sign up to our newsletter for holiday inspiration, offers and all things Classic.

Loading more