May Half Term Holiday Cottages in Cornwall

May Half Term Holiday Cottages in Cornwall

Enjoy a solo retreat or take a holiday with the family and make the most of this May half term. With temperatures rising and the countryside alive with colours and new life, May is a wonderful time of year to visit Cornwall and kick start your summer. Take a step closer to the holiday of your dreams and pour over our 375 luxury retreats available for May half term. Read more

Whether you're looking for a catch up with your friends or are looking forward to bringing the family together for a well-deserved break, our cottages in Cornwall provide an idyllic escape from the chaos of everyday life. May in Cornwall enjoys a change in pace; warmer weather, bright sunshine in dazzlingly blue skies and lush green countryside met with stunning coast. The coast paths, beaches and towns remain quieter ahead of the summer crowds, and longer daylight hours mean days can be taken full advantage of. 

Choose a Luxury Break in Cornwall this May Half Term

Whether you plan on spending your days on the beach front, ice cream in hand; wandering beautiful coast paths or country walks; or taking your time to meander through quaint villages and vibrant Cornish towns, the choices are endless for a dream getaway this May. Start your summer as you mean to go on, and enjoy this refreshing escape.

When you stay in a Classic Cottage, you will enjoy excellent customer care with the highest quality self-catering accommodation. All of our cottages are handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped for your total comfort and ease. Many of our cottages are dog-friendly too, which is great news for your four-legged friend. Browse our collection and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime. 

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

Choose from 375 May half term cottages

Drake is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1169

Drake

4873

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Wow, what a setting and what a view! The location of this traditional Cornish cottage is truly special and will be adored by those who want a real coastal escape. Relax and soak in...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1169

Hawkins is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1169

Hawkins

4874

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Tucked away on the beautiful Rame peninsula, this charming coastal getaway promises sunny days lazing on the beach, rambles along coastal footpaths, charming fishing towns and vill...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1169

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Grenville is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1494

Grenville

4875

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Whitsand Bay.


Set in the pretty coastal hamlet of Portwrinkle, a mere hop and a skip to the water's edge and with sea vistas to delight, Grenville is the perfect escape for those who want to dis...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1494

Orchard Cottage is a 4 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £776 *

Orchard Cottage

4883

4 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Found in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now known as National Landscapes) is the charming Orchard Cottage. Set in the grounds of an old orchard and on the edge of the delig...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £776 *

Bramley Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £669

Bramley Cottage

4884

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, South Cornwall.


Set in the grounds of an old orchard and located near the mouth of the Helford River is the delightful Bramley Cottage. Found in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now known as...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £669

Easy Oars is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £854

Easy Oars

4845

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.


This wonderfully spacious house is perfect for those who love walking, exploring and relaxing in the utmost comfort. Tucked in the middle of three properties and just off the water...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £854

Mill Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £444 *

Mill Cottage

4867

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Mill Cottage is a delightful mid-terrace barn conversion, offering lovely rural views over the surrounding north Cornwall countryside and less than two miles from pretty Crackingto...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £444 *

Pink Cottage is a 3 bedroom thatched cottage with sea views in Cadgwith, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1039

Pink Cottage

4862

3 bedroom thatched cottage with sea views in Cadgwith, West Cornwall.


If you are looking for the quintessential picture-perfect Cornish thatched cottage, with fabulous seascape views and in the heart of the delightful fishing village of Cadgwith, the...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1039

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

Dynnargh Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £975

Dynnargh Barn

4842

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


Named after the Cornish for welcome and for good reason as a warm Cornish welcome is waiting to greet you at this most tranquil of retreats. Follow leafy lanes that lead to this ch...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £975

Coastguard Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mousehole.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £966

Coastguard Cottage

4738

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Mousehole.


Nestled in the timeless Cornish village of Mousehole, terraced Coastguard Cottage is a charming hideaway for four. Just minutes away from Mousehole's harbour and beach, savour a sl...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £966

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