Cottages for May Day Bank Holiday

Cottages for May Day Bank Holiday

May is when landscapes come alive and towns pick up the pace. With winter left behind, a sunny day feels like summer in a May bank holiday cottage. Relax in your own private retreat and let your worries float away. Coast, country or town, our self-catering cottages will leave you refreshed and revived. Choose from our 1515 available cottages today.  Read more

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We have 1515 cottages available for May Day bank holiday

Honeysuckle Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £213

Honeysuckle Cottage

5585

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac.


This endearing cottage is ideal for a truly wonderful holiday in north Cornwall. So whether you're a walker, a beach lover, a fan of coastal villages and harbours, a foodie, a coup...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £213

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  • 50% off

    7 Feb 2026 - 12 Feb 2026

    From £349.60 £174.80

Wren Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Wren Cottage

6038

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


Offering an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and 12 acres of pasture and woodland for children to explore, Wren Cottage promises a fun-packed yet relaxed family holiday. Set in t...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Kingfisher Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Kingfisher Cottage

6040

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


With family-friendly facilities including an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and plenty of outdoor space to roam, Kingfisher Cottage is an ideal choice for a self-catering holid...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Swallow Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Swallow Cottage

6039

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Bideford, North Devon.


With fantastic on-site facilities including an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and 12 acres of pasture and woodland to explore, Swallow Cottage offers something to keep the whol...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

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Pippins is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £290 *

Pippins

5360

2 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.


Pippins is a picture postcard country cottage nestled in the charming Somerset village of North Perrott - not far from the Dorset border. This cosy home can cater for all of the fa...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £290 *

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  • 50% off

    6 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

    From £464.00 £232.00

  • 40% off

    13 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026

    From £464.00 £278.40

  • 40% off

    20 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

    From £464.00 £278.40

Kernow River View is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £299 *

Kernow River View

5046

2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.


Perfectly situated on the border between Cornwall and Devon and with unsurpassed south-facing views towards the river Tamar, Kernow River View is a delightful holiday abode. Ideal ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £299 *

Mill Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317 *

Mill Cottage

4867

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Mill Cottage is a delightful mid-terrace barn conversion, offering lovely rural views over the surrounding north Cornwall countryside and less than two miles from pretty Crackingto...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317 *

The Dairy is a 1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

The Dairy

2663

1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.


The Dairy is an extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. The property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the patio...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

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  • 50% off

    9 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

    £240.75 £120.38

The Linhay is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

The Linhay

2661

1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Bridport, Dorset.


The Linhay is a tucked away single-storey retreat – and an ideal base for exploring the wonderful coastline. The cottage nestles alongside the barns, with a fully enclosed gravel c...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

Kingfishers is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £322

Kingfishers

6035

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.


Great care and attention has been put into this barn conversion, resulting in a truly cosy, yet spacious retreat for couples or solo travellers to enjoy. Located in Gillingham in n...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £322

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  • 20% off

    2 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2026

    £403.00 £322.40

  • 20% off

    9 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2026

    From £403.00 £322.40

  • 20% off

    16 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2026

    From £504.00 £403.20

  • 20% off

    23 Feb 2026 - 2 Mar 2026

    £403.00 £322.40

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Start summer celebrations early and enjoy a May Day bank holiday break. With the weather on the up, celebrations left, right and centre and lots of businesses opening their doors for the season ahead, May is an excellent time to escape the routine of everyday life. Whether you are looking forward to a solo retreat, family break or getaway with friends, you are sure to find the perfect cottage to spend your holiday. To get started, browse our selection of 1515 available cottages and find your favourite one. Each of our self-catering holiday homes has been handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped so you can enjoy the finest quality accommodation around. Providing you with help and support every step of the way, you can book with confidence with Classic Cottages.