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

Sea Spray is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near St Mawes.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £619

Sea Spray

3158

2 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near St Mawes.


Set in the heart of the picturesque village of St Mawes, with a wonderful sea view across the rooftops, this comfortable terraced cottage is within easy walking distance of the exc...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £619

Slipway Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £591

Slipway Cottage

3161

1 bedroom self catering cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


What a view you will lap up from this pretty, traditional end of terrace cottage in the centre of the charming seaside village of Portscatho. As the name suggests, the cottage is l...

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

7 nights from £591

The Old Loft is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £402

The Old Loft

3168

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


Ideal for couples this detached, single-storey converted barn is located at Treluggan, a small country hamlet in the heart of the Roseland peninsula. There are some lovely coas...

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

7 nights from £402

Trevow is a 3 bedroom rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £777

Trevow

3173

3 bedroom rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Trevow is idyllically situated facing eastwards over fields towards the sea at Rosevine, only five minutes' walk from the National Trust coastal path and sandy beach at Porthcurnic...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £777

2 Tregarth Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £713 *

2 Tregarth Cottages

3105

3 bedroom cottage near the beach in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This superb property is in an exclusive row of three individually designed houses just a five minute walk down the hill to St Mawes' picturesque harbour and village centre with its...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £713 *

1 North Parade is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £555

1 North Parade

2995

1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


This is a gorgeous little bolthole, right in the middle of lovely Portscatho on the Roseland peninsula and just yards from Tatam's beach (and Tatam's boutique cafe selling deliciou...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £555

Be in the know… Sign up to our newsletter for holiday inspiration, offers and all things Classic.

The Garden Cottage is a 1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £693

The Garden Cottage

3000

1 bedroom cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.


The Garden Cottage is a gorgeous, stylish, contemporary state-of-the-art house set within the grounds of the owners' home on the outskirts of the Bone Valley and the moorlands of w...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £693

Streamside Mill is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in St Just.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £528

Streamside Mill

2988

1 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in St Just.


A charming barn conversion within the grounds of the owner's home, Streamside Mill has original granite steps enticing you up to the wooden front door. This charming pied-a-terre i...

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

7 nights from £528

The Granary is a 4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Widemouth Bay, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1271

The Granary

2982

4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Widemouth Bay, North Cornwall.


Close to the shores of Widemouth Bay on the north Cornish coast this luxurious, semi-detached farmhouse with enclosed garden and hot tub will provide the perfect holiday for you al...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1271

Coulsons Retreat is a 2 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £700

Coulsons Retreat

2959

2 bedroom apartment near the beach in Penzance, West Cornwall.


If you are looking for a holiday retreat a short stroll from the delights of Penzance, yet just a car journey away from St Ives, Mousehole and all that far west Cornwall has to off...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £700

Loading more