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

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 572 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. 

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We have 572 May Day cottages in Cornwall

The Dairy is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £352

The Dairy

5238

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.


Nestled down a peaceful, leafy country lane, The Dairy is a charming country cottage, stylishly renovated to offer a romantic getaway or solo retreat, with easy access to the delig...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £352

The Stables is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £352

The Stables

5239

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.


For a tranquil escape in a rather special setting, The Stables is just the place. Sleeping two, dog-friendly and tucked away in the glorious south Cornwall countryside, this cosy s...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £352

Little Meadowside is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage in Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £355

Little Meadowside

4088

1 bedroom self catering cottage in Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


Little Meadowside is a delightful little bolthole for two, located on the edge of the vibrant town of Wadebridge. Nestled in a tiny hamlet, down a private lane, you truly are tucke...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £355

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

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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 £364

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 £364

Swallows Nest is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £366

Swallows Nest

1958

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.


Rural in feel and with all the peace and tranquility you could require, this comfortable and welcoming cottage is just minutes from the pretty little city of Truro with its cobbled...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £366

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

Mount Wise Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £369

Mount Wise Cottage

2187

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


Over 200 years old, Mount Wise Cottage is a lovely, traditional stone cottage which overlooks Stithians Reservoir. The cottage is attached to Mount Wise Farmhouse (4396) but fac...

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

Rose's Loft is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Porthallow.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £375

Rose's Loft

5707

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Porthallow.


With pastoral views of the surrounding woodland and within serpentine splendour, the conversion of this milking barn took place in 2021 to create a stunning bijou abode. Located a ...

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

7 nights from £375

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