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 £762
Moorhayes
26712 bedroom, holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
This perfect rural idyll has everything to offer guests who are seeking to explore Devon from the comfort of an exemplary home-from-home base, with a glorious hot tub to recharge i...
7 nights from £762
7 nights from £552
Sea Cottage
26602 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Instow, Devon.
Sea Cottage is a New England style 'beach retreat' chalet, just yards from Instow’s dunes and sandy beaches. With direct access onto the Tarka Cycle Trail and coast path it will ap...
7 nights from £552
7 nights from £595
Mount Pleasant Lodge
25472 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
Mount Pleasant Lodge is set in the most stunning gardens in east Devon’s Blackdown Hills – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty above Honiton and an easy drive from the Jurassic C...
7 nights from £595
7 nights from £595
Moon Cottage
24152 bedroom cottage with river views in Dartmouth, South Devon.
Set on the edge of Dartmouth with delightful river views, Moon Cottage is one of a small terrace within easy walking distance of the town centre. This charming house (so-called as ...
7 nights from £595
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £1036
Grascott House
23755 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Holsworthy, North Devon.
Make your way to the wonderfully tranquil award-winning forest and countryside, where you will find Grascott House; a magical getaway with more than 200 almost uninhabited acres to...
7 nights from £1036
7 nights from £1007 *
Aveton Cottage
23553 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a pool near Totnes, South Devon.
In a tranquil Devonshire valley, this gorgeous stone cottage has sunlight streaming in through glazed doors and floor length windows. Approached by a farm lane, past Aveton Farmhou...
7 nights from £1007 *
7 nights from £3110
Meadowgate
23566 bedroom, dog friendly, rural home near the sea in Welcombe, North Devon.
Meadowgate is Kirstie Allsopp’s beautiful ‘Homemade Home’. Found in total seclusion minutes from Welcombe Mouth, one of the most stunning beaches on the north coast, Meadowgate...
7 nights from £3110
7 nights from £510 *
Fig Tree Cottage
23473 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
In a tranquil spot, Fig Tree Cottage offers a haven to relax and recover from everyday life. Set in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are 28 acres of f...
7 nights from £510 *
7 nights from £457 *
Horseshoe Cottage
23482 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
Nestled in the grounds of a gorgeous, secluded farm sits Horseshoe Cottage, a beautiful retreat full of traditional features that has a real sense of character to it. This getaway ...
7 nights from £457 *
Tuell Farm
7 nights from £967
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
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.
