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 1242 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 1242 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 1242 cottages available for May Day bank holiday
7 nights from £413 *
The Cottage at Polgorran
20773 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
Just minutes away from beautiful sandy beaches at Porthluney and Gorran Haven this lovely Grade II Listed cottage is perfect for those who appreciate the seamless blending of tradi...
7 nights from £413 *
7 nights from £418
Hove To
37672 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Seaview, Isle of Wight
Hove To is one of a collection of bungalows located along the Seaview Duver. Situated on the corner, it benefits from a large decked-area on two sides with a lovely outlook over th...
7 nights from £418
7 nights from £418
The Forge
26772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
The Forge is single-storey and has its own small patio-area to one side. Very warm and cosy inside, this is a pretty cottage (watch the step down to the bedrooms). The kitchen look...
7 nights from £418
7 nights from £418
Foxglove Cottage
46912 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near South Molton, North Devon.
As you drive into Chittlehamholt you will instantly feel a sense of calm as this lovely rural north Devon village offers a warm and friendly welcome to all its guests. Foxglove Cot...
7 nights from £418
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7 nights from £419
Railway Cottage
45602 bedroom self catering cottage in Launceston, North Cornwall.
Railway Cottage offers a truly unique experience. Positioned at the end of the platform you can almost teleport yourself back to an era long forgotten and if you listen hard enough...
7 nights from £419
7 nights from £423
Coombe Cottage
38582 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Launceston, North Cornwall.
Tucked away along a country lane, in 23 acres of Cornish meadows, woodland and streams, Coombe Cottage is the perfect retreat for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy a...
7 nights from £423
7 nights from £424
Oak Leaf
20752 bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Beaworthy, North Devon.
Tucked deep in beautiful Devon countryside, offering woodland walks and coastal trips, Oak Leaf will delight discerning guests. Impeccably renovated, this semi-detached cottage ove...
7 nights from £424
7 nights from £428
Berry Cabin
52862 bedroom, dog friendly, bolthole in Seaview, Isle of Wight.
What a little cutie! Berry Cabin is a delightful bolthole for four guests and one well behaved doggy looking for some summer fun! Surrounded by Hersey nature reserve and countrysid...
7 nights from £428
7 nights from £429
Little Oaks
49782 bedroom self catering cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Welcome to Little Oaks, a tranquil single-storey getaway nestled on the western edge of the majestic Dartmoor National Park. Its wonderfully peaceful location means this is an idyl...
7 nights from £429
7 nights from £434
Shell Cottage
47152 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
Cute as a button, Shell Cottage is a delightful stone-built cottage situated in the pretty Cornish village of Grampound. Beautifully and sympathetically restored, the end of terrac...
7 nights from £434
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