Cornwall Cottages Available in May
Quiet beaches, countryside bursting with colour and new life, little streets soaked in sunlight: this is May in Cornwall. For the ultimate break ahead of summer, book a luxury self-catering cottage now. Seaside sanctuaries with spectacular sea views, country retreat surrounded by rolling fields or a cosy nest in a town close to the action, we'll help you find the perfect one. Read more
With May half term, two bank holidays and lots of chance to enjoy Cornwall ahead of the summer crowds, May is one of the best months to visit Cornwall. Whether you're looking to book a week-long holiday with the kids or are looking forward to a solo retreat, our luxury portfolio offers wide variety and consistent quality.
If you want to add an extra sparkle to your holiday, why not choose a cottage with a hot tub? Or if you love being in the water, we have a selection of cottages with both shared and privates swimming pools. Prefer diving into something bigger? You can refine your search for cottages with spectacular sea views and great proximity to nearby beaches. However you envisage your perfect holiday, we can help steer the way.
Cornwall Cottages for May
One bed cottages by the sea or big family-friendly cottages in the country, the choices are endless for a getaway in Cornwall this May. Pick your favourite now and receive excellent customer service with some of the finest self-catering accommodation in Cornwall. To ensure the highest standards are maintained, each of our cottages is carefully selected onto our books and fully equipped with everything you could need and more for your holiday.
Choose from 572 available Cornwall cottages in May
7 nights from £610
White Cottage
40612 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the pretty hamlet of Trequite, only a short distance from the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac and Cornwall's popular north Coast, White Cottage is a s...
7 nights from £610
7 nights from £725
The Cow Shed
40532 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Helston, West Cornwall.
The Cow Shed is a thoughtful conversion of a lovely old stone farm building that for generations was home to the farm's herd of dairy cows and calves. Farmed by the same family for...
7 nights from £725
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7 nights from £706
The Bull Pen
40542 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Helston, West Cornwall.
As the name suggests, this delightful barn conversion has been home to the farm's prize breeding bulls over the years, but it has now been transformed into a comfortable and beauti...
7 nights from £706
7 nights from £1478
Rosteague Farmhouse
40305 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach in Portscatho, Cornwall.
Tucked away at the end of a Cornish country lane, this lovely old farmhouse is set in idyllic surroundings, overlooking adjacent farmland to the sea beyond. Imaginatively restor...
7 nights from £1478
7 nights from £939
Gylly Sunrise
39942 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Fabulous, uninterrupted views across the expanse of Falmouth Bay are guaranteed from the open plan living-room and balcony of this outstanding third floor penthouse. Just secon...
7 nights from £939
7 nights from £998
The Dream
38472 bedroom luxury apartment with panoramic sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
The breathtaking view from this stunning beach apartment must be one of the best in Cornwall; imagine relaxing on your private balcony at the end of another wonderful day watching ...
7 nights from £998
7 nights from £729
Pennant Cottage
39962 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
There are glorious, far reaching water views from every room in this beautifully appointed, modern cottage, stretching from the moorings on the Penryn River out across the Carrick ...
7 nights from £729
7 nights from £768
Lavender Barn
40102 bedroom, rural retreat near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
This delightful property is surrounded by rolling hills and wonderful countryside just a mile from the picturesque harbour town of Porthleven and the ancient market town of Helston...
7 nights from £768
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7 nights from £762
Yew Tree Cottage
40082 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea near Torpoint, Cornwall.
Fall in love with the beauty and charm of Mount Edgcumbe at this absolute gem of a cottage. Originally built in the early 1900s this immaculate semi-detached cottage has been beaut...
7 nights from £762
7 nights from £657 *
Chyandour
39663 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near St Mawes.
There are fabulous views over the sailing waters around St Mawes from both the garden and first floor living-room of this contemporary eco-house, set on the edge of St Just in Rose...
7 nights from £657 *
