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.
114 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon
7 nights from £272
Lower Hewton Cottage
28471 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
What a tranquil spot this is amidst rolling fields and wooded valleys. Lower Hewton Farm dates back to the 16th Century and the cottage, which adjoins the main house, is welcoming ...
7 nights from £272
7 nights from £352
Princes Granary
7611 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...
7 nights from £352
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 £355
Moonstone
19801 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...
7 nights from £355
7 nights from £367 *
Little Leywood
14042 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
In an unspoilt valley in the east Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Honiton, this tranquil dog friendly cottage is a short drive from the stunning beaches along the Jur...
7 nights from £367 *
7 nights from £373
Swallow's Nest
4356Dog 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...
7 nights from £373
7 nights from £375
Ned's Nook
32201 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage in Widecombe, Dartmoor.
This beautiful little cottage is a fantastic Dartmoor bolthole for guests looking for a break from routine. Snuggled in beside the other cottages surrounding Widecombe in the Moor'...
7 nights from £375
7 nights from £379 *
Higher Yellands Cottage
39973 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Ottery St Mary, South Devon.
This cheerful cottage is close to the east Devon village of Whimple, between Honiton and Exeter. It is a pretty and peaceful rural area surrounded by traditional apple orchards and...
7 nights from £379 *
7 nights from £381
Kiln Cottage
11751 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Totnes, South Devon.
In an idyllic location, down a quiet lane just outside a pretty village and surrounded by open fields, this 18th Century cottage is well located for touring the beautiful South Ham...
7 nights from £381
Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.
Quality inspections
We check our holiday homes to ensure that everything is up to our high standards for your holiday, from provision of our above standard minimum inventory to how fluffy the towels are, we make sure you’ll have a comfortable stay.
Hardworking teams of housekeepers will have the place spick and span, ready for your arrival, so when you get there you can just relax.
7 nights from £381
Dairy Cottage
43871 bedroom self catering cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.
Welcome to one of south Devon's most peaceful locations and this beautiful renovated 18th Century barn within Dartmoor National Park. This gorgeous cottage for two offers the perfe...
7 nights from £381
7 nights from £381
Swallow Cottage
43881 bedroom self catering cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.
Nestled in the beautiful countryside of south Devon is this beautiful renovated 18th Century barn within Dartmoor National Park. This luxury cottage for two is the perfect choice f...
7 nights from £381