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 376 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 376 May half term cottages

Church Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £621

Church Cottage

2886

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.


As its name suggests, this delightful cottage overlooks the pretty 14th Century church in the quaint village of Germoe and is only a mile from the child-friendly sandy beach at Pra...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £621

Sunnyside Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Perranporth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £924

Sunnyside Cottage

2856

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Perranporth, North Cornwall.


A gorgeous Cornish cottage, close to the shores of the glorious Perranporth beach. This charming detached cottage is ideal for families and dog lovers as the pretty lawned garden i...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £924

Albatross is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Sennen, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1000

Albatross

2857

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Sennen, Cornwall.


Perched high above the harbour at Sennen Cove with commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean, Albatross is a stylish three-storey terraced coastal retreat, perfect come rain or shine....

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

7 nights from £1000

Stargazy Skies is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £684

Stargazy Skies

2838

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in St Agnes, North Cornwall.


St Agnes, on the north coast of Cornwall, has something for everyone! Choose from spectacular walks, a great surfing beach or a fantastically rated restaurant, 'Aggie' has it all. ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £684

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

76 Degrees Blue is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £815

76 Degrees Blue

2768

2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Coverack, West Cornwall.


This light and spacious apartment with the most spectacular sea views could just be the perfect coastal retreat. Sitting on the Sunny Corner side of Coverack, above the pretty arc-...

  • Sleeps 4
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £815

Rubble Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £783

Rubble Cottage

2801

3 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Mousehole, West Cornwall.


Perfectly situated in the heart of the pretty fishing town of Newlyn, Rubble Cottage is a beautiful 18th Century Grade II Listed cottage, sympathetically restored in conjunction wi...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £783

Blue Seas is a 4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1493

Blue Seas

2770

4 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.


With stunning panoramic sea views across Mount's Bay towards St Michael's Mount, Blue Seas is an idyllic holiday retreat, perfectly situated to make the most of arguably the best v...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1493

Cliff House is a 4 bedroom cottage with hot tub and sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2002

Cliff House

2789

4 bedroom cottage with hot tub and sea views near Marazion, West Cornwall.


Fancy relaxing in a hot tub, perched on the clifftop overlooking Perranuthnoe beach? Well, this one is for you! Cliff House is a warm, stylish detached retreat set high above Perra...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2002

Fairview is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1051

Fairview

2750

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Fowey, Cornwall.


With fabulous panoramic views over the rooftops of Polruan and the sparkling water of the River Fowey and Fowey itself on the other side of the estuary, this lovely Victorian seasi...

  • Sleeps 5
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1051

Bona-Vista is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £725

Bona-Vista

2650

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Cadgwith, Cornwall.


In the quiet village of Ruan Minor, this modern light-filled house is ideally located with an easy stroll to the local shop and Cadgwith Cove's friendly, picturesque pub is just a ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £725

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