Cottages for May bank holidays in East Devon
May is when East Devon comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage.Read more
A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in East Devon. The schools have gone back. And the May calendar in the South West is bursting with high days, holidays and Pagan customs so peculiar you couldn't make them up. Have a peek at what's available. Use the search options on the left to choose the length of your break and the area where you want to stay. We've got 34 holiday cottages available in East Devon for your May escape.
We have 34 available for the May Day bank holiday in East Devon
7 nights from £351 *
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 £351 *
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 spot is a short drive from the stunning beaches along the Jurassic coastline....
7 nights from £367 *
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 £404
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 £404
7 nights from £405
Shepherd's Oak
32801 bedroom, dog friendly shepherds hut with wood-fired hot tub near Exeter.
This beautifully presented shepherd's hut is as much a part of the landscape here as the ancient oak which gives it its name. The two stand side-by-side at the top of a gently slop...
7 nights from £405
7 nights from £405
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 £405
7 nights from £409 *
Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut
3013Luxury shepherds hut with hot tub and fabulous views in the countryside near Ottery St Mary, Devon
The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast stretches right into east Devon and, just a few miles inland from magical Budleigh Salterton on the coast, over Woodbury Common with its ...
7 nights from £409 *
7 nights from £413 *
Beaver's Lodge Safari Tent
2767Luxury glamping safari tent with hot tub, sleeping 4, near Ottery St Mary, Devon.
The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast stretches right into east Devon and, just a few miles inland from magical Budleigh Salterton on the coast, over Woodbury Common with its ...
7 nights from £413 *
7 nights from £467
Old Orchard Cabin
3742Luxury dog friendly glamping cabin with 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...
7 nights from £467
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7 nights from £476
Crannaford Shepherd's Hut
4258Shepherds 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 ...
7 nights from £476
7 nights from £536
The Chalet on the Beach
3351Beach Chalet on the beach sleeping two in Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Imagine a holiday right on the seashore of a very special beach, relaxing on your veranda with a glass of something refreshing, watching the gentle waves at one of the most famous ...
7 nights from £536