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 Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

248 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon

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

7 nights from £338

The Nest

4894

1 bedroom self catering cottage near South Molton, North Devon.


If you are looking to explore the idyllic north Devon countryside, with easy access to stunning coastline and breathtaking scenery, then look no further The Nest is the perfect cho...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £338

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 £343

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 £343

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  • 10% off

    13 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

    £650.00 £585.00

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    20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

    £650.00 £585.00

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    30 Dec 2024 - 3 Jan 2025

    £520.00 £468.00

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    3 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2025

    £381.00 £342.90

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    10 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

    £381.00 £342.90

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    17 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

    £381.00 £342.90

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

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  • 20% off

    14 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

    From £485.00 £388.00

Horseshoe Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £359 *

Horseshoe Cottage

2348

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


Nestled in the grounds of a gorgeous, secluded farm sits Horseshoe Cottage, a beautiful retreat full of traditional features that has a real sense of character to it. This getaway ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £359 *

Swallow's Nest is a Dog friendly quirky holiday cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £360

Swallow's Nest

4356

Dog friendly quirky holiday cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.


If you want different. If you want quirky. If you want an experience that you will remember forever, come and stay here. How about this for a holiday experience combination like no...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £360

The Granary is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Mon

7 nights from £366

The Granary

2760

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.


The Granary is a charming reversed level converted barn. The open plan living-room is upstairs with a well-equipped galley kitchen and a glowing wood-burner. Downstairs is a comfor...

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

7 nights from £366

Princes Granary is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378

Princes Granary

761

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.


An unique hideaway for couples, Princes Granary lies in the village of Down Thomas, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With wonderful walks along the nearby South West Coast...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £378

Crannaford Shepherd's Hut is a Luxury Shepherds hut with hot tub near Exeter, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £55 per night

Crannaford Shepherd's Hut

4258

Luxury Shepherds hut with hot tub near Exeter, South Devon.


East Devon is an easy to reach area of many surprises, an ideal location for a mini-holiday where you can break away from life's hectic pace without the journey snatching too much ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £55 per night

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

7 nights from £391

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 £391

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

7 nights from £392

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 £392

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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.

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