Holiday Cottages for May
May, that wonderful bridge between spring and summer, where temperatures begin to rise and blue skies and sunshine become a regular feature. Settle into the holiday mode and make the most of a quieter towns, beaches and countryside before summer crowds arrive. With new life and colour bursting at the scenes, this is a magical time of year, perfect for a holiday to refresh the senses and revive the soul. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 1294 self catering cottages available to rent in May
7 nights from £678 booking fees included
Riverside
61632 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Flushing, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the pretty, waterside village of Flushing, this lovely terraced property is perfectly located in a peaceful spot and just a short stroll downhill to the water, only ...
7 nights from £678
7 nights from £2342 * booking fees included
Trevaskis Farmhouse
61666 bedroom, dog friendly self catering home near Hayle, West Cornwall.
Set within 28 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farmhouse offers a truly special stay in the heart of rural west Cornwall. Located within the grounds of the much-lo...
7 nights from £2342 *
We’ve been raising the standards of self catering holidays since 1977.
Our family ethos
Tony and Clare Tregoning started the business back in 1977 and their dedication to quality and excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Tony is sadly no longer with us, but we still adhere to their original ethos of finding holiday homes we would like to stay in and have slowly grown the company to find the best picks of properties across the counties. Plus Clare still drops in to keep us on our toes.
As an independent, family-run company, we wouldn’t expect you to stay anywhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves. And we’re pretty picky. We want you to walk into your handpicked holiday home and say ‘wow’, sit back and relax.
7 nights from £2000 * booking fees included
Carn Marth Lodge
61984 bedroom self catering cottage near Portreath, North Cornwall.
From the moment you arrive at Carn Marth Lodge, it's clear this is somewhere rather special. Beautifully designed throughout with luxurious finishes, generous living spaces and exc...
7 nights from £2000 *
7 nights from £714 booking fees included
Porto Cottage
61951 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This stylish hideaway with individual interiors is set in a peaceful location just a short walk from the heart of the trendy, yet historic, village of St Agnes. Porto Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £714
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7 nights from £1457 booking fees included
Boothgate
61904 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Belper.
Welcome to Boothgate, a wonderfully quirky countryside retreat perched on the edge of the breathtaking Peak District. Bursting with personality, colour and unexpected touches, this...
7 nights from £1457
7 nights from £1433 booking fees included
Island Cottage
61963 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Welcome to Island Cottage, nestled in the sought-after village of Bigbury-on-Sea, its elevated location provides beautiful views of both Bigbury beach, Bantham beach and the iconic...
7 nights from £1433
From £97 per night + £53 booking fees
Paloma
6187Converted horsebox with outdoor bath near Malmesbury.
Set in serene countryside near the Cotswolds, Paloma, a beautifully converted vintage horsebox, invites you to truly switch off and enjoy a peaceful break. Leave the daily rout...
From £97 per night
7 nights from £1398 booking fees included
1 South Terrace
61623 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Penzance, Cornwall.
Wake up to the sound of the sea, breathe in the salty air and experience one of Penzance’s most enviable locations. Perfectly positioned overlooking the seafront and iconic promena...
7 nights from £1398
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From £2406.00 £1937.40 booking fees included
7 nights from £822 * booking fees included
Woonsmith
61922 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Escape to the peace and allure of the Cornish countryside at this beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage with its secluded, exclusive wild swimming lake just outside the pretty ...
7 nights from £822 *
7 nights from £718 * booking fees included
Admiral's Den
61692 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Penzance.
Step into a piece of Cornish history at Admiral’s Den, a two-bedroom apartment occupying a wing of the magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian Nancealverne House. Set within 25 acres ...
7 nights from £718 *
We’re here to help you find your perfect place to stay 7 days a week.
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Call our office on 01326 555555, email hello@classic.co.uk or click on the live chat button in the bottom right of the screen to talk directly to someone who can help with choosing your holiday. If you have any questions or need a hand with the booking process, we’re happy to help.
After booking your holiday with us, you’ll receive your holiday details two weeks before your holiday. This also includes our emergency out of hours phone number for when the office is closed, so we’re never more than a phone call away!
If you've got children, May half-term provides an excellent opportunity to gather together the family and escape for a while on a dream holiday. Book yourself a luxury self-catering cottage and catch up properly - it's much easier without the distractions of everyday life. However many are in your gang, we'll help you find the perfect cottage. Many of our properties have a games room too, so the kids can keep themselves entertained. Or if your little ones are something of a water baby, why not book a holiday cottage with a swimming pool? We have shared and private pools to offer, so take your pick.
May isn't just about half term though. We also have two bank holidays to look forward to, as well as plenty of chances for spontaneous short breaks and much anticipated weeks away ahead of the summer. From idyllic one-bed retreats up to huge 8-bedroom properties big enough for all your nearest and dearest, you can tailor your dream holiday. It's good news for Fido too, as lots of our cottages are dog-friendly.
May Holidays
From country to coast, the holiday of a lifetime awaits you. Browse our list of 1294 available cottages and take a step closer to a luxury retreat in May. All of our cottages are handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped with a complete inventory for your total ease and comfort.
