Devon Retreats for May Day Bank Holiday
Give yourself something to look forward to and book yourself a May Day bank holiday break. All around Devon the county is awash with colour and bustling with activity. With so many things to see and do, you can make the most of this wonderful time of year from the comfort of a luxury home-from-home. Browse our portfolio and secure your May retreat today for memories tomorrow.Read more
Head to Devon and savour the new lease of life that comes with this time of year. As May rolls around, the county is in full bloom and events and festivities take place throughout. With a Classic cottage, you can spend your day exploring and soaking in the sights, and then when you're ready, return to you very own slice of heaven. Whoever you plan to share your experience with, be it a solo adventure, dog-friendly escape, romantic retreat or group gathering, we will help you find the right cottage for you. At Classic Cottages, we carefully select all of our properties so that only the finest make it onto our books. Each one is fully equipped with a complete inventory too, so everything you could need for your May Day holiday is provided. From your bed linens to your fluffy bathroom towels to your morning coffee pot, we think of everything so you don't have to. All you need to do? Relax and make memories - you're on holiday.
22 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon
7 nights from £429
Badger Barn
45832 bedroom, dog friendly barn near Launceston, North Cornwall.
Nestled in an enviable elevated position on the Cornwall and Devon border with views across to Dartmoor, Badger Barn at Netherbridge Lake is the perfect location for a year-round f...
7 nights from £429
7 nights from £479
Little Modbury Lookout
4676Shepherds hut in Modbury, South Devon.
Just a few miles outside the small market town of Modbury you will find this wonderful shepherd's hut. Little Modbury Lookout is the perfect bolthole boasting spectacular views, tr...
7 nights from £479
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £526
Swallow Barn
45862 bedroom, dog friendly barn near Launceston, North Cornwall.
Nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting on the Cornwall and Devon border surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, Swallow Barn is situated next to Swift Barn (4585) at Nether...
7 nights from £526
7 nights from £706
Otter Barn
45823 bedroom, dog friendly barn near Launceston, North Cornwall.
Nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting on the Cornwall and Devon border with views across to Dartmoor, Otter Barn at Netherbridge Lake is a delightful place for a holiday with f...
7 nights from £706
7 nights from £400
Kingfisher Barn
45841 bedroom, dog friendly barn near Launceston, North Cornwall.
Nestled in a gorgeous countryside setting on the Cornwall and Devon border with views across to Dartmoor, Kingfisher Barn at Netherbridge Lake is a delightful place for a couple's ...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £845
Foxglove
38552 bedroom self catering cottage near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Foxglove is an exceptionally charming, stone-built cottage nestled within 21 acres of the fabulous Stancombe Manor grounds. This picturesque and tranquil setting doesn't just offer...
7 nights from £845
7 nights from £488
Rosewood Yurt
3278Gorgeous cottage style yurt sleeping 5 near Bude, Devon.
If you yearn for the romance of living under canvas but don't want to give up your creature comforts then this could definitely be the holiday for you. Situated close to the Cornwa...
7 nights from £488
7 nights from £864
The Barn at Yeoland House
45133 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
A perfectly positioned 17th Century upside-down barn that has been sympathetically and beautifully restored. You can immerse yourself in natures wonderful glade with the backdrop o...
7 nights from £864
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
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.
7 nights from £1346
The Old Kiln
45094 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with hot tub and sea views in Bideford
The Old Kiln is one of a kind! A beautiful Grade II Listed detached period property offering a wonderful home for all the family to enjoy. Built in 1933 on the site of an old kiln ...
7 nights from £1346
7 nights from £676
Rose Cottage
44933 bedroom self catering cottage near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
Rose Cottage is a beautifully refurbished terraced gem, nestled in one of the most glorious countryside settings. This charming cottage offers top to toe splendour throughout, a wo...
7 nights from £676