Cottages for May bank holidays in South West Cornwall
May is when South West Cornwall comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 170 available for the May Day bank holiday in South West Cornwall
7 nights from £392 booking fees included
Buzzard's Rise
40991 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
A cosy hideaway for you and your dog; perfect for those wanting to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet of rural Cornwall with the stunning coastline less than half an hour away....
7 nights from £392
7 nights from £403 booking fees included
The Old Stable
19011 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 ...
7 nights from £403
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7 nights from £433 booking fees included
Mount Wise Cottage
21872 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...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £389 booking fees included
Rose's Loft
57071 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 ...
7 nights from £389
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From £55 per night + £53 booking fees
Pippin
49971 bedroom shepherds hut with sea views near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A truly romantic getaway tucked in the corner of a luscious meadow with exclusive sea views; this fabulous shepherd's hut really is the ultimate destination. Nestled in the beau...
From £55 per night
7 nights from £447 booking fees included
The Nest
53161 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Coverack.
One of a collection of fabulous apartments located in the former Headland Hotel in the traditional Cornish fishing village of Coverack, The Nest is a beautifully furnished bijou ab...
7 nights from £447
From £55 per night + £53 booking fees
Skylark
5319Dog friendly cabin with sea views near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A nature lovers delight, Skylark is a gorgeous, secluded retreat surrounded by blissful countryside. Situated on a rural farmstead, Skylark epitomises the very essence of escapism,...
From £55 per night
7 nights from £463 booking fees included
The Boatshed
44541 bedroom cottage near the beach in Praa Sands, West Cornwall.
Wow! This beautifully appointed former boatshed is stunning, with reverse level living making the most of the wonderful views and, of course, the sunsets. Set in a secluded spot...
7 nights from £463
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15% off
19 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
From £955.00 £821.20 booking fees included
7 nights from £466 booking fees included
East Barn
40921 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the hamlet of Crowan, East Barn is a delightful thatched barn conversion. The owners have beautifully converted the barn, keeping the classic features with high ceil...
7 nights from £466
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40% off
27 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
£447.30 £293.58 booking fees included
7 nights from £466 booking fees included
West Barn
40931 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, Cornwall.
One of a pair of detached barn conversions tucked away in the tranquil hamlet of Crowan, as soon as you pull into the drive, you feel as though you have stepped in to a story book....
7 nights from £466
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The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in South West Cornwall. The schools have gone back. And the May calendar in the South West is bursting with high days, holidays and Pagan customs so peculiar you couldn't make them up. Have a peek at what's available. Use the search options on the left to choose the length of your break and the area where you want to stay. We've got 170 holiday cottages available in South West Cornwall for your May escape.
