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 1240 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 1240 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.
We have 1240 cottages available for May Day bank holiday
7 nights from £950 *
The Foxes Cove
48303 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Brixham, Devon.
This beautifully renovated house is perfectly perched overlooking stunning Brixham marina. Watching the daily water activity of the numerous fishing boats, trawlers and luxury wate...
7 nights from £950 *
7 nights from £973 *
Ommen
56813 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Sennen, Cornwall.
Perched on the clifftop overlooking Sennen Cove, yet nestled by neighbouring properties, come and immerse yourself in the timeless allure of coastal living found here in Ommen. ...
7 nights from £973 *
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From £140 per night
Tawny Owl Treehouse
51581 bedroom self catering treehouse near Penrith.
Welcome to Tawny Owl Treehouse, a stunning hideaway in wonderful surroundings. This fabulous retreat has been lovingly built from reclaimed wood and is graced with individually des...
From £140 per night
7 nights from £980
The Piggery at John Bulls House
49221 bedroom self catering cottage near Horsham.
The Piggery at John Bulls House is the perfect retreat for couples looking to stay at the foot of South Downs National Park. Situated in a quiet, rural and secluded location it giv...
7 nights from £980
7 nights from £996
Cape Gare
55681 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views near Helensburgh.
Offering stunning views over Gare Loch across to the mountains of the Highlands beyond, this is the perfect retreat for discerning couples seeking spacious, luxurious comfort in a ...
7 nights from £996
7 nights from £1000 *
Bower Cottage
44573 bedroom dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
Beautifully restored Bower Cottage is all about luxury, comfort and style from the moment you pull up in your car. Located down a little lane, yet still in the heart of laid-back S...
7 nights from £1000 *
7 nights from £1002 *
Quay House
53723 bedroom self catering cottage with sea views in Fishguard.
Just over a mile from some of Pembrokeshire's most glorious beaches, soak up the enchanting estuary, sea and mountain views from spectacular Quay House, a fabulously renovated, sem...
7 nights from £1002 *
7 nights from £1020 *
Gurrow Point Hideaway
5063Luxury 2 bedroom lodge with sea views in Brixham, Devon.
With far reaching views over the beautiful River Dart and the surrounding verdant countryside of south Devon, Gurrow Point Hideaway is a stunning retreat, beautifully crafted to of...
7 nights from £1020 *
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We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £1020 *
Greenway Hideaway
5062Luxury 2 bedroom, dog friendly lodge with sea views in Brixham, Devon.
Nestled in the gorgeous, lush countryside of south Devon, with spectacular views over the river Dart, Greenway Hideaway is unique and beautifully crafted, built to offer the very b...
7 nights from £1020 *
7 nights from £1020 *
Galmpton Creek Hideaway
5064Luxury 2 bedroom, dog friendly lodge with sea views in Brixham, Devon.
Welcome to Galmpton Creek Hideaway, a gorgeous eco-friendly hideaway nestled in a rather magical location on the River Dart. Feel your worries melt away as you arrive at this idyll...
7 nights from £1020 *
