Cottages for May bank holidays in South West

Cottages for May bank holidays in South West

May is when South West comes alive, the winter is left behind and a sunny day feels like summer in a early May bank holiday cottage. Read more

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We have 1082 available for the May Day bank holiday in South West

Wren Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Wren Cottage

6038

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


Offering an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and 12 acres of pasture and woodland for children to explore, Wren Cottage promises a fun-packed yet relaxed family holiday. Set in t...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Kingfisher Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Kingfisher Cottage

6040

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


With family-friendly facilities including an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and plenty of outdoor space to roam, Kingfisher Cottage is an ideal choice for a self-catering holid...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

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  • 10% off

    11 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

    From £693.00 £623.70

Swallow Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage in Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

Swallow Cottage

6039

2 bedroom self catering cottage in Bideford, North Devon.


With fantastic on-site facilities including an indoor swimming pool, table-tennis and 12 acres of pasture and woodland to explore, Swallow Cottage offers something to keep the whol...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £290 *

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  • 10% off

    4 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

    From £718.00 £646.20

Kernow River View is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £299 *

Kernow River View

5046

2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Saltash, South Cornwall.


Perfectly situated on the border between Cornwall and Devon and with unsurpassed south-facing views towards the river Tamar, Kernow River View is a delightful holiday abode. Ideal ...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £299 *

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Prospect Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £315

Prospect Cottage

2593

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Two doggies are welcome to join you when you stay at cute as a button Prospect Cottage. This traditionally presented darling little terraced cottage, situated in far west Cornwall ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £315

Mill Cottage is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317 *

Mill Cottage

4867

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Mill Cottage is a delightful mid-terrace barn conversion, offering lovely rural views over the surrounding north Cornwall countryside and less than two miles from pretty Crackingto...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317 *

The Stables is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317

The Stables

5239

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.


For a tranquil escape in a rather special setting, The Stables is just the place. Sleeping two, dog-friendly and tucked away in the glorious south Cornwall countryside, this cosy s...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £317

Hobbit Corner is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £317

Hobbit Corner

5959

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Looe, South Cornwall.


Wind your way along the leafy lanes to the peaceful hamlet of Trevelmond, in the heart of southeast Cornwall, where this little beauty is waiting to welcome you with open arms and ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £317

Princes Granary is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £319

Princes Granary

761

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach near Plymouth, South Devon.


An 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 wond...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £319

The Dairy is a 1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

The Dairy

2663

1 bedroom cottage close to the Jurassic Coast, near Bridport, Dorset.


The Dairy is an extremely comfortable single-storey cottage in this small and friendly farm development. The property has French doors to its own enclosed outside space – the patio...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £320

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  • 25% off

    4 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

    £449.00 £336.75

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A sunny day in May can feel like summer, especially in South West. 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 1082 holiday cottages available in South West for your May escape.