Devon Retreats for May Day Bank Holiday

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

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135 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon

Moonstone is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £350

Moonstone

1980

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.


Moonstone is a delightful single-storey, one bedroom, detached cottage just 1.5 miles from the rugged north Devon coast and the dramatic coastal path. At low tide, vast expanses of...

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

7 nights from £350

Hatway Hideaway is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £374

Hatway Hideaway

4849

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.


Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by unforgettable Devon countryside, Hatway Hideaway is a wonderful, pocket sized haven for those looking for peace and...

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

7 nights from £374

Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.

The Nook is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £382

The Nook

5662

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.


Escape to a gorgeous nook, the perfect hot tub holiday haven for a couple looking to escape and recharge. Tucked away in rural west Devon just outside the village of North Tawton, ...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £382

Bay Tree Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £384

Bay Tree Cottage

4931

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


Nestled in the idyllic, unspoilt Devonshire village of Hartland, Bay Tree Cottage is a delightful holiday home, perfect for exploring miles of the stunning South West Coast Path (T...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £384

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Rosie's Hut is a Shepherds hut with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £55 per night

Rosie's Hut

4431

Shepherds hut with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.


Simply wow! Set in the most idyllic location, Rosie's Hut is a beautifully appointed retreat, surrounded by uninterrupted countryside views. The icing on the cake is the glorious w...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £55 per night

Stable Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £400

Stable Cottage

5446

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor.


Welcome to Stable Cottage! This gem of a cottage is part of a converted courtyard of traditional stone farm buildings and nestles perfectly within the picturesque Greenawell Farm ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £400

Foxtor Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £404 *

Foxtor Barn

4925

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.


Surrounded by captivating views of Dartmoor as far as the eye can see, Foxtor Barn is a delightful barn conversion perfectly situated on a pretty farmstead with panoramic vistas fr...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £404 *

Leat Mill is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £410

Leat Mill

1409

1 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.


Part of National Landscapes (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), approached by a green lane, bordered by sun-dappled woodland, Leat Mill is delightful. A pret...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £410

Choose our flexible booking option and have the ability to cancel anytime.

The Old Pottery is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £432

The Old Pottery

5469

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


Surrounded by rural bliss, this former old pottery barn has been sensitively refurbished with no detail overlooked creating a gorgeous holiday abode for you to enjoy! The warmest o...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £432

Old Orchard Cabin is a Bespoke dog friendly cabin with wood-fired hot tub in Colyton, Devon
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £440

Old Orchard Cabin

3742

Bespoke dog friendly cabin with wood-fired hot tub in Colyton, Devon


Snuggled into the hillside and reached on foot up through an ancient orchard, this bespoke cabin is the ultimate rural retreat. Gaze at the stars through the window from your super...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £440

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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.