Cottages in Dorset for May Day Bank Holiday
Escape from the rhythm of everyday life and kick start your summer. Across Dorset, colours and new life pervade the landscape and lots of events and festivities take place. Choose a luxury cottage from which to enjoy Dorset this May Day bank holiday and spend your break in a home-from-home. All of our cottages have been personally inspected and handpicked.Read more
Planning on a solo escape this May Day to relax and revive? How about a romantic retreat in a cosy cottage for two? Perhaps you'd like to enjoy a family break and spend some quality time together in a spacious retreat? From country to coast, we have a range of luxury self-catering cottages in Dorset, primed and ready to welcome you. Many are dog-friendly too, so no one gets left behind. Choose from our 14 available properties and get ready to spend a May Day bank holiday to remember. At Classic Cottages, we understand what makes holidays fantastic and pride ourselves on marketing the finest self-catering accommodation around. With each holiday cottage regularly inspected and fully equipped, everything you could need and more for your stay is supplied. Book with confidence with Classic Cottages.
Pick from 14 cottages for May Day bank holiday
7 nights from £403
The Stables
19651 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast is close to this comfortably furnished, single-storey, spacious cottage. Set within the grounds of the owner’s home, The Stables is self-cont...
7 nights from £403
7 nights from £477 *
Gamekeeper's Cottage
45232 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Second in a row of pretty terraced cottages, this stylish property has been newly renovated to a very high standard. Gamekeeper's Cottage is one of four at Dominey's Yard, nestled ...
7 nights from £477 *
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 £477 *
Woodcutter's Cottage
45242 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Rolling hills, bustling market towns, rich history and stunning beaches - have we persuaded you to holiday in Dorset yet? Finding a lovely cottage to stay in is the only thing you ...
7 nights from £477 *
7 nights from £477 *
Poacher's Cottage
45222 bedroom self catering cottage near Dorchester, Dorset.
Tucked away in the picturesque village of Buckland Newton, Poacher's Cottage is one of four gorgeous properties making up Dominey's Yard. Situated perfectly for exploring the beaut...
7 nights from £477 *
7 nights from £438
Wayside Cottage
44842 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage near Beaminster, Dorset.
A gorgeous, chocolate-box cottage that is the ideal escape, nestled in the heart of one of Dorset's picturesque villages. Just a stone's throw from the lovely local pub, Wayside Co...
7 nights from £438
7 nights from £417
The Old School Gables
24902 bedroom dog friendly holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
The pretty Dorset village of Drimpton is set in lovely countryside a short drive inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast. This original school house has been converted into extreme...
7 nights from £417
7 nights from £524
September Cottage
29482 bedroom self catering cottage near the sea near Weymouth, Dorset.
This comfortable semi-detached family home is on the edge of the countryside, yet only three miles from Weymouth with its sandy beaches and historic quay. A 20 minute walk takes yo...
7 nights from £524
7 nights from £599
Tolpuddle Cottage
37523 bedroom thatched, dog friendly cottage in Tolpuddle, Dorset.
This pretty thatched cottage is in the tranquil historic village of Tolpuddle, just 15 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. An ideal base for a family holiday or perfect f...
7 nights from £599

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7 nights from £695
Dairyman’s Cottage
20942 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Shaftesbury, Dorset.
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Hatts Farm is a working farm set in 150 acres on the Dorset and Wiltshire border. Dairyman's Cottage is traditional yet contempora...
7 nights from £695
7 nights from £484
Meadowbank
26443 bedroom holiday cottage near Bridport, Dorset.
This sunny south-facing cottage enjoys a quiet rural position on the edge of the beautiful village of Netherbury, a short drive from the beaches and cliffs of the World Heritage Ju...
7 nights from £484