Cottages for May bank holidays in South Devon
May is when South Devon comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 108 available for the May Day bank holiday in South Devon
From £50 per night + £53 booking fees
Rosie's Hut
4431Shepherds hut with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes, South Devon.
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 wood-fired ho...
From £50 per night
7 nights from £427 booking fees included
Hatway Hideaway
48491 bedroom, dog friendly quirky 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...
7 nights from £427
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7 nights from £473 booking fees included
Princes Granary
7611 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
A unique hideaway for couples, Princes Granary lies in the village of Down Thomas, part of National Landscapes (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). With wonde...
7 nights from £473
From £64 per night + £53 booking fees
Shepherd’s Delight
2732Dog friendly shepherds hut sleeping two with own sauna and 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...
From £64 per night
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Best company for UK holiday home rentals
7 nights from £504 booking fees included
Old Orchard Cabin
3742Bespoke 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...
7 nights from £504
7 nights from £520 booking fees included
Homesdale
45141 bedroom holiday apartment near the beach in Shaldon, South Devon.
In the heart of Shaldon village, found at the mouth of the Teign estuary, is Homesdale. This charming apartment is the perfect hideaway, just right for a couple wanting to enjoy th...
7 nights from £520
7 nights from £541 booking fees included
Orangery Lodge
43141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Torpoint.
Orangery Lodge is a romantic retreat made for two! Located on the edge of Mount Edgcumbe, there are over 865 glorious acres of parkland, woods, coastline and Listed gardens for ...
7 nights from £541
7 nights from £552 booking fees included
The Sandy Den
61561 bedroom, dog friendly apartment with sea views in Shaldon, Devon.
Introducing The Sandy Den, a fabulous ground floor retreat for two within a converted Victorian residence located in the heart of the village of Shaldon in Teignmouth. This fabulou...
7 nights from £552
7 nights from £567 booking fees included
Holly Cottage
47283 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Yealmpton, South Devon.
Tucked away in the beautiful hamlet of Dunstone in the glorious South Hams you will discover Holly Cottage, a gorgeous getaway dating back to the mid-18th Century. The Grade II Lis...
7 nights from £567
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21 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
From £1137.00 £975.90 booking fees included
7 nights from £574 booking fees included
Cremyll Lodge
32141 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Torpoint.
Nestled in its own garden within the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, this is a charming retreat. The park has 865 acres of woods, fields and coastline – your dog will be in heaven! ...
7 nights from £574
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A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in South 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 108 holiday cottages available in South Devon for your May escape.
