May Day Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall

May Day Bank Holiday Breaks in Cornwall

Take a walk through lush woodland, carpeted in a thick layer of bluebells. Walk along empty beaches and play chase with the water on the shore. Sit outside on a restaurant terrace and feel the first signs of summer as the sun warms your cheeks. A May Day bank holiday in Cornwall can provide an idyllic opportunity to let go of your worries and relax in your own private haven.  Read more

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We have 377 May Day cottages in Cornwall

The Old Stable is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Mullion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £340

The Old Stable

1901

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Mullion, West Cornwall.


The Old Stable is a delightful semi-detached studio with original beams and stylish furnishings throughout. A well-equipped kitchen and dining-area on the mezzanine is accessed by ...

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

7 nights from £340

Prospect Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £340

Prospect Cottage

2593

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Two doggies are welcome to join you when you stay at cute as a button Prospect Cottage. This traditionally presented darling little terraced cottage, situated in far west Cornwall ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £340

Cowslip is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £344

Cowslip

1431

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey.


Cowslip like Meadowsweet (1430), is a detached granite barn which has two steps leading into the living-room, where neutral walls and polished wood floors frame the warmly coloured...

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

7 nights from £344

Meadowsweet is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £344

Meadowsweet

1430

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey.


Meadowsweet is a detached granite barn, which sits in a beautiful rural setting just outside the small village of Lanlivery. Two steps lead up into the living-room, with its polish...

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

7 nights from £344

Gilly Barn is a 3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £362

Gilly Barn

2005

3 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


If you are seeking a luxury rural retreat for a relaxing much needed holiday or short break then look no further than the welcome waiting for you at Gilly Barn. Step away from ever...

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

7 nights from £362

Burnfoot is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £362

Burnfoot

2006

3 bedroom, dog friendly rural holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Step away from everyday life and reconnect with nature, friends and family at this beautiful barn conversion. Located only a short drive from Falmouth, it is the perfect base from ...

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

7 nights from £362

Little Gem is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage with water views near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £363

Little Gem

3002

1 bedroom holiday cottage with water views near Fowey, South Cornwall.


This lovely little waterside bolthole is perfect for couples who like walking, bird watching or messing about on the water – and those who just like to kick back and relax in comfo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £363

Beacon Top Bottom is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £368

Beacon Top Bottom

2523

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.


A cosy little bolthole nestled in the rugged countryside of the north coast. Ideally located to explore this stunning area of Cornwall, only a five-minute drive to the beautiful be...

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

7 nights from £368

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Seagull Cottage is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £369 *

Seagull Cottage

5762

2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Penzance, West Cornwall.


Overlooking both the only Victorian promenade in Cornwall and the outstanding views of Mount's Bay, centrally located Seagull Cottage offers a vintage seaside charm and is ideal fo...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £369 *

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 £374

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 £374

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Across Cornwall, May brings a surge of colour to the county. With spring enjoying its final flourishes and summer just around the corner, you can expect a revived energy and lots to look forward. Whatever you are looking for, be it a cosy cottage by the sea, dog-friendly rural retreat or spacious hub with room enough for all the family, our selection of 377 Cornwall cottages available for May Day bank holiday is sure to set your mind rolling. Browse through our portfolio and let your thoughts race, a dream holiday is just around the corner this May. At Classic Cottages, we pride ourselves on marketing only the finest self-catering holiday cottages in Cornwall. With each one handpicked and regularly inspected, we want to make sure your holiday is the best it can be.