Somerset Cottages for May Day Bank Holiday
With the commitments of everyday life heavy from winter, May presents an excellent opportunity to escape for a while. And where better to spend your May Day bank holiday than Somerset? At Classic Cottages, we have a range of 35 self-catering holiday cottages available for you to choose from. Offering wide variety and consistent quality, you can look forward to a dream retreat in Somerset. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.35 cottages for a Somerset May Day bank holiday break
7 nights from £336 *
Cleveland Cottage
19682 bedroom cottage near the market town of Dulverton, Somerset.
Offering a 20% discount for parties of 2 (unless a special offer is already in place) this very pretty cottage, on the edge of Exmoor National Park, a few miles from the market tow...
7 nights from £336 *
7 nights from £405 *
The Smithy
58322 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
If a stunning conversion bursting with original features situated in a sleepy Somerset village sounds attractive then The Smithy is the place for you. Situated in close proximity t...
7 nights from £405 *
7 nights from £428
Week Cottage
16361 bedroom, rural, dog friendly cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Sitting in the heart of Exmoor National Park, Week Cottage dates back to the 1690s and is all picture-book old world charm inside. A spacious boot-room, perfect for muddy boots (an...
7 nights from £428
7 nights from £431 *
Frogwell Cottage
47143 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Under the spectacle of Exmoor National Park International Dark Sky Reserve, picture yourself on holiday with a glass of bubbly in hand, surrounded by nothing but fields and country...
7 nights from £431 *
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7 nights from £441 *
The Cowshed
47432 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Nestled in the sleepy Somerset countryside, The Cowshed is a converted farm building, offering an excellent retreat. From the moment you arrive at this 'off the beaten track' setti...
7 nights from £441 *
7 nights from £441
Ashey Barn
27871 bedroom, rural, dog friendly cottage near Wells, Somerset.
This converted single-storey barn is in a peaceful, rural position on the edge of Somerset’s Mendip Hills, within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Wells. Ashey Barn is a perfect bas...
7 nights from £441
7 nights from £464 *
Pippins
53602 bedroom, dog friendly character cottage near Beaminster, Somerset.
Pippins is a picture postcard country cottage nestled in the charming Somerset village of North Perrott - not far from the Dorset border. This cosy home can cater for all of the fa...
7 nights from £464 *
7 nights from £466
Dieppy Farm Cottage
27881 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
On the edge of Exmoor's stunning National Park - a designated International Dark Sky Reserve - Dieppy Farm Cottage is in the perfect spot for stargazing; on a cloudless night you w...
7 nights from £466
7 nights from £467 *
Minstrels
49302 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Glastonbury, Somerset.
As soon as you step through the front door of this gorgeous cottage, you will fall in love with its character and charm. It is easy to see where the cottage gets its name when you ...
7 nights from £467 *
7 nights from £468 *
The Apple Press
47443 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Just ten miles north of Lyme Regis, the 'Pearl of Dorset', situated in gentle Somerset countryside is The Apple Press, a fabulously converted single storey farm building. The o...
7 nights from £468 *
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Whether you are continuing a tradition and revisiting a firm favourite, or would like to try something different and find somewhere new, our Somerset collection offers ample opportunities to enjoy the county this May. From coastal cottages to country retreats to hubs in the middle of quaint towns, our properties cater for groups of all sizes. It's great news if you have a four-legged friend, as many are dog-friendly too. Browse through our 35 available self-catering cottages in Somerset and Exmoor and find the one to suit you. With each one carefully selected and fully equipped, you are sure to enjoy some of the finest accommodation in Somerset. Start May on the right foot and secure your May Day bank holiday break today. Everyone deserves to indulge in some TLC now and then, so why don't you?
