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 374 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 374 May half term cottages

Buzzards Rise is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Tavistock, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £784

Buzzards Rise

5463

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Tavistock, South Cornwall.


Nestled in the heart of the Tamar Valley countryside in Cornwall, you will discover the stunning Buzzards Rise. This charming barn has been lavished with attention and every detail...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £784

Parc Brawse House is a 5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in The Lizard.
  • Sleeps 10 + 5 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1690 *

Parc Brawse House

5431

5 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in The Lizard.


Blending the best of both classic and modern interiors, Parc Brawse House stands in an enviable position with near panoramic views of the Lizard peninsula. One of the most southerl...

  • Sleeps 10 + 5 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1690 *

Cistus Cottage is a 2  bedroom cottage near the beach near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £568

Cistus Cottage

5427

2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


Located close to the stunning north Cornish heritage coastline, famous for its pretty coastal villages, gorgeous beaches and Atlantic rollers, this utterly charming cottage is idea...

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

7 nights from £568

Windsmeet is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1322

Windsmeet

5426

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


Enjoying far reaching views across the garden to the sea and St Anthony Head beyond, Windsmeet sits in an elevated position on an exclusive road just above the pretty fishing villa...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1322

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Primrose Hill is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2091

Primrose Hill

5356

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in St Mawes, Cornwall.


The picturesque harbour village of St Mawes, on the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, has long been one of Cornwall's most desirable and exclusive destinations. Situated on a privat...

  • Sleeps 7
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2091

Harbour Retreat is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in St Mawes.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £921

Harbour Retreat

5355

2 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in St Mawes.


Nestled in the heart of beautiful St Mawes on the Roseland peninsula, Harbour Retreat is a delightful apartment with a perfectly placed balcony overlooking the vibrant harbour and ...

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

7 nights from £921

Kerenza is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £516

Kerenza

5393

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Kerenza is Cornish for love, and you will truly fall in love with this romantic nook found in peaceful, rural surroundings within the parish of Crowan and which sits well for both ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £516

Ivor's Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £718

Ivor's Barn

5362

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Marazion, West Cornwall.


Ivor's Barn is a gorgeous stone-built barn perched on a hillside above the small village of Gulval in the far west of Cornwall. Restful rural surroundings with an ancient village, ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £718

Vista Paris is a 1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

Vista Paris

5404

1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Welcome to Vista Paris, a beautifully crafted, upcycled shepherd's hut and cabin sitting in a tranquil meadow. Overlooking the idyllic Cornish countryside and with peaceful surroun...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £94 per night

The Glebe is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1215

The Glebe

5369

3 bedroom cottage with sea views near Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Residing in a wonderful tranquil location, with far reaching views across flowing meadows and fields out to sea, this stylish eco-friendly retreat sits within easy reach of the bea...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1215

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