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

Reskivers Cottage is a 4 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £945

Reskivers Cottage

3018

4 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Close to sandy beaches at Pendower and Carne, this lovely old cottage is perfect for families and those wishing to explore the beautiful Roseland peninsula. There is a big enclosed...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £945

2 Old School Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £610

2 Old School Cottages

3104

3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.


This traditionally designed modern cottage, with period-style furnishings and fittings, is set close to the lovely village green at Gerrans in the heart of the beautiful Roseland p...

  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £610

Carn Tommen is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2091

Carn Tommen

3117

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This impressive, recently-built eco-house is situated in a commanding elevated position on one of St Mawes' most exclusive roads. Enjoying panoramic sea views over the whole of Fal...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2091

Dolphin Cottage is a 2 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £566

Dolphin Cottage

3123

2 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.


Dolphin Cottage is a cosy mid-terrace former coastguard’s cottage, situated on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, with sea views from the terrace. The bijou co...

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

7 nights from £566

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Driftwood Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £535

Driftwood Cottage

3124

2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.


Driftwood Cottage, the centre of three traditional terraced cottages, is tucked away in a quiet location near the 13th Century Church in the village of Gerrans. The cottage has...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £535

Harbour View is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £884

Harbour View

3128

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.


This large contemporary detached house is set in an elevated position halfway between the lovely villages of Gerrans and Portscatho. Carefully designed so the living spaces face to...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £884

Bryher is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £636

Bryher

3132

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.


Bryher is a delightful barn conversion, semi-detached from Lowenna (3133). The interior is contemporary, light and airy with solid wood flooring throughout and great attention to d...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £636

Lowenna is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £904

Lowenna

3133

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Portscatho.


Lowenna is a delightful semi-detached barn conversion with Bryher (3132) next door. Perfect for families, it is located in a lovely rural setting just a five minute walk from Porth...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £904

Linhay Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly, self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £856

Linhay Cottage

3139

2 bedroom, dog friendly, self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


Poised minutes away from Porthcurnick beach, this comfortable modern cottage has lovely sea views out to Gull Rock, Nare Head and beyond. One of a terrace of four, there is a prett...

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

7 nights from £856

Little Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £711

Little Barn

3140

2 bedroom, rural cottage near the beach near Portscatho, Cornwall.


The Little Barn is a delightful detached barn conversion situated in the hamlet of Treworlas on the cliffs above Pendower Beach with views across the bay to Portscatho. Restored to...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £711

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