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.
122 May Day bank holiday cottages in Devon
7 nights from £400
Stargazy Sky Shepherd's Hut
3296Gorgeous shepherds hut sleeping 2 near Lyme Regis, South Devon.
The location high above the Axe Valley as it heads to the Jurassic Coast just a few miles away could not be more magical. Easy to reach, yet off the beaten track for the last adven...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £400
Shepherd’s Delight
27321 bedroom, dog friendly shepherds hut with own fishing lake near Exeter.
A few miles outside the Roman city of Exeter, a few miles inland from the east Devon Jurassic Coast, and many miles away from the fast pace of everyday life, sits a delightful shep...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £400
The Wool Shed
25961 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Tavistock, Dartmoor.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a mile from Dartmoor, The Wool Shed is a single-storey property found in Lower Chaddlehanger. Furnished and decorated in a contemporar...
7 nights from £400
7 nights from £401
The Apple House
41081 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dawlish, South Devon.
This delightful and spacious detached cottage provides the perfect getaway location for two. Furnished and equipped to a very high standard, The Apple House offers you a wonderful ...
7 nights from £401
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 £402 *
Poppy Yurt
2720Luxury glamping in a beautiful yurt for 5 people near Dartmouth, South Devon.
Conjure up in your mind a small piece of south Devon rural heaven. Four and a half acres of wildflower meadows, woodlands, a stream and a large lake - and then think of a bit of 'g...
7 nights from £402 *
7 nights from £403
Leat Mill
14091 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage, Lifton, Dartmoor.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached by a green lane, bordered by sun-dappled woodland, Leat Mill is delightful. A pretty enclosed patio overlooks tranquil surround...
7 nights from £403
7 nights from £413 *
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 £413 *
7 nights from £414 *
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut
3334Shepherds Hut sleeping 5, dog friendly near Tiverton, North Devon.
Shepherd's Sky Super Hut is truly unique. This huge shepherd's hut, measuring 36' long, has been lovingly treated to a bespoke make-over, and offers two bedrooms at either end whic...
7 nights from £414 *
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7 nights from £431
The Mouse House
26142 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
The Mouse House perches high above the River Exe, in a hilltop position with spectacular panoramic views across the Devon countryside close to Exmoor National Park. This excepti...
7 nights from £431
7 nights from £433
Little Bessemer
18441 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Ilfracombe.
In the heart of pretty Berrynarbor village just half a mile from the beaches, harbours and cliffs of the north Devon coastline, Little Bessemer is the perfect holiday retreat. Idea...
7 nights from £433
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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.