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 201 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.
Choose from 201 May half term cottages
7 nights from £675
Church Avenue Cottage
5579A stunning dog friendly cottage for 4 set in the beautiful sailing town of Fowey, Cornwall.
Oh my, this gorgeous cottage is an absolute gem. Wonderfully welcoming and beautifully decorated throughout, this idyllic and romantic retreat is tucked away in a little lane, prov...
7 nights from £675
7 nights from £862
Gulls Way
55673 bedroom cottage with sea views in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and commanding one of the most desirable locations in Praa Sands, this rather special holiday home is simply the most perfect family retreat. With se...
7 nights from £862
7 nights from £1011
Little Trehan
55733 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Located within a short walk of sandy Summers beach and all that picturesque St Mawes has to offer, this little gem of a property enjoys the most wonderful views from its elevated p...
7 nights from £1011
7 nights from £1008
Frogmore Barn
55603 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Situated in the friendly village of Tregony at the 'Gateway to the Roseland peninsula' you will find Frogmore Barn, a perfectly formed detached single-storey holiday home. Whether ...
7 nights from £1008
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7 nights from £733 *
Wreckers Corner
55293 bedroom cottage near the beach in Porthallow, West Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the sheltered cove of Porthallow, this stunning whitewashed cottage is moments from the sea shore. A prime location on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula ...
7 nights from £733 *
7 nights from £889
12 Merchant's Quarter
55183 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Charlestown.
Oh my, what a wonderful place this is. Escape to the magical harbourside village of Charlestown, nestled on Cornwall's captivating south coast. Tucked away on the edge of a gate...
7 nights from £889
7 nights from £561
Le Brett
55231 bedroom self catering cottage in Mullion, West Cornwall.
Welcome to the ultimate piece of Cornish paradise, perfect for a couple's getaway from the hubbub of everyday life. Set in a secluded spot within an ethereal estate that has been l...
7 nights from £561
Bochym Manor
7 nights from £1328
7 nights from £767
Mohun
55242 bedroom self catering cottage in Mullion, West Cornwall.
Set within a stunning estate in south west Cornwall, Mohun has a light and airy open plan living space with double doors that open on to its own patio-area complete with picnic tab...
7 nights from £767
7 nights from £531 *
The Coach House
54953 bedroom holiday cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
A warm Cornish welcome awaits at The Coach House, our charming rural getaway in the heart of the north Cornish countryside. Tucked away along a country lane, in the centre of a lit...
7 nights from £531 *
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