Cottages for May in Devon
Short break over a bank holiday, half-term getaway with the children or romantic escape for two ahead of the summer crowds, Devon offers an idyllic base for a holiday this May. Pack your bags and be on your way, a luxury self-catering cottage awaits. Make the most of this beautiful month and book your private cottage now.Read more
The countryside is awash with colour, beaches are sun-kissed and quiet, towns begin picking up the pace and lots of events and festivals start taking place. Devon in May is an exciting month, filled with as much opportunity for exploration as relaxation. Get out and about in the day and discover all there is on offer. Then, when you've had your fill, return to your very own private haven and relax in style.
Whatever you're looking for, be it a family-friendly property over half-term, a seaside sanctuary for May bank holiday or a dog-friendly retreat in the country, our luxury portfolio offers a wide range of beautiful cottages.
May Retreats in Devon
Make the most of the opportunity to unwind under spring sunshine and get the pre-summer celebrations in early. Our cottages provide luxury home-from-homes in Devon, just right for a tranquil holiday this May. To make your experience as easy and stress-free as possible, we will guide you every step of the way. Don't worry about packing everything and the kitchen sink either. All of our cottages are personally inspected and completely equipped with everything you could need and more during your holiday. Everything from your bed linens down to the last glistening teaspoon is provided, so you needn't worry about a thing.
Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.
218 May self-catering cottages available in Devon
7 nights from £840
Dittisham
32552 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Named after the woodland below, Dittisham with its reverse level accommodation, offers views to the tor peaks of the moor from the sitting-area with its soft comfy sofas and warmin...
7 nights from £840
7 nights from £639
Huckworthy
32561 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Taking its name from the nearby bridge over the Walkham river, Huckworthy is a truly idyllic couple's retreat. Granite steps lead you up to the front door and private garden area. ...
7 nights from £639
Walkham Valley Cottages
7 nights from £2434
7 nights from £750
Smugglers Cottage
32182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Smugglers Cottage is a beautiful property in a beautiful location just a mile inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast at Branscombe in east Devon. The cottage was originally one...
7 nights from £750
7 nights from £411
Lavender Barn
30192 bedroom self catering cottage near Beaworthy, North Devon.
Set in a quiet courtyard in the heart of the conservation village of Germansweek, this beautifully presented end of terrace barn conversion offers the perfect retreat for discernin...
7 nights from £411
From £110 per night
Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut
3013Luxury dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub in the Devon countryside.
The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast stretches right into east Devon and, just a few miles inland from magical Budleigh Salterton on the coast, Woodbury Common with its Iron ...
From £110 per night
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
7 nights from £569
St Giles Cottage
30033 bedroom self catering cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
Sidbury is a delightful unspoilt village just three miles inland from Sidmouth on the wonderful east Devon Jurassic Coast. This tranquil spot is a perfect holiday base for explorin...
7 nights from £569
7 nights from £650
The Cow Shed
29772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
This gorgeous detached property will surpass expectations in all respects. Created from an original farm building on an historic farmstead, The Cow Shed excels itself in the attent...
7 nights from £650
7 nights from £813
Eeyore's Cottage
29493 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.
Eeyore's Cottage, once owned by Christopher Robin Milne, the son of Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne, has been beautifully restored. Found in the hamlet of Embridge, it is a 15 min...
7 nights from £813
7 nights from £831
Number 3 The Old Antiques Centre
28993 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Colyton, South Devon.
Number 3 The Old Antiques Centre is in the heart of the small historic town of Colyton close to the beaches of the east Devon and west Dorset Jurassic Coast. This house has many...
7 nights from £831
