Cornwall Cottages Available in May
Quiet beaches, countryside bursting with colour and new life, little streets soaked in sunlight: this is May in Cornwall. For the ultimate break ahead of summer, book a luxury self-catering cottage now. Seaside sanctuaries with spectacular sea views, country retreat surrounded by rolling fields or a cosy nest in a town close to the action, we'll help you find the perfect one. Read more
With May half term, two bank holidays and lots of chance to enjoy Cornwall ahead of the summer crowds, May is one of the best months to visit Cornwall. Whether you're looking to book a week-long holiday with the kids or are looking forward to a solo retreat, our luxury portfolio offers wide variety and consistent quality.
If you want to add an extra sparkle to your holiday, why not choose a cottage with a hot tub? Or if you love being in the water, we have a selection of cottages with both shared and privates swimming pools. Prefer diving into something bigger? You can refine your search for cottages with spectacular sea views and great proximity to nearby beaches. However you envisage your perfect holiday, we can help steer the way.
Cornwall Cottages for May
One bed cottages by the sea or big family-friendly cottages in the country, the choices are endless for a getaway in Cornwall this May. Pick your favourite now and receive excellent customer service with some of the finest self-catering accommodation in Cornwall. To ensure the highest standards are maintained, each of our cottages is carefully selected onto our books and fully equipped with everything you could need and more for your holiday.
Choose from 600 available Cornwall cottages in May
7 nights from £838
1 The Brakeyard
46623 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
Perfectly located just a stone's throw from the centre of the beautiful harbourside village of St Mawes, 1 The Brakeyard is a luxury holiday home, ideal for families or groups of f...
7 nights from £838
7 nights from £1175 *
Gwel an Mor
46454 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in The Lizard.
Iconic Kynance Cove is the perfect backdrop for your next holiday at Gwel an Mor - meaning "view of the sea" in Cornish, the name could not be more perfect. This modern and stylish...
7 nights from £1175 *
Our property managers are local experts who handpick perfect places to stay.
Local experts
We scour the coast and country to winkle out bits worth sharing with you, the best properties in lovely locations. While we’re out and about, we gather together the best things to do so that you can start planning your holiday as soon as you’ve booked.
The ‘Explore Nearby’ tab on our cottage pages show what’s nearby along with relevant articles from our holiday guides from Notes and Stories, where you’ll find hand-written experiences of outings across the South and West, from dog-friendly pubs on the Isle of Wight to free things to do in south Devon and everything in between.
7 nights from £786 *
Olive Tree
46183 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
For a wonderful holiday in north Cornwall, book yourself a break at Olive Tree. Tucked away in the village of St Teath within walking distance of the village centre you are only a ...
7 nights from £786 *
7 nights from £1922
The Granary at Polwrath
46563 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Liskeard, North Cornwall.
Treat yourself to a well deserved break at The Granary at Polwrath, a very special rural retreat. Nestled on the edge of the hamlet of Tremar, in a truly beautiful part of Cornwall...
7 nights from £1922
7 nights from £800 *
Dreslan
46163 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Ives, Cornwall.
Set within a quiet residential area in the coastal delight that is St Ives, this comfortable detached house offers a wonderful oasis of holiday haven waiting to be enjoyed at any t...
7 nights from £800 *
7 nights from £621
Anella
46261 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
"To breathe" is the perfect name for this idyllic retreat, inhale the pure air and feel instantly relaxed. Anella is a charming property found in a tranquil and unspoilt setting; i...
7 nights from £621
7 nights from £740
Penhallow
45952 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Crantock, North Cornwall.
Set in the heart of the pretty quintessential village of Crantock and only a five minute stroll from the family-friendly beach, Penhallow is a very special holiday retreat. All the...
7 nights from £740
7 nights from £781
Parc an Nance Barn
45693 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
Parc an Nance Barn is a tucked away chocolate box delight. This dreamy, detached barn is located next to the local village school, and with views of the church and a pub just minut...
7 nights from £781
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Only the highest quality of accommodation is awarded Visit England accreditation. The assessment takes place over a few days and looks at all of our policies, practices and procedures, making sure we meet a five star standard for our guests.
We set our own standards above and beyond and we’re very proud of this accolade and all it represents.
7 nights from £742
The Dairy
45673 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Bude, North Devon.
The Dairy is a truly fabulous, reverse level barn that has been styled with a luxurious contemporary feel that exudes calm and relaxation throughout each room, you will instantly f...
7 nights from £742
7 nights from £650
Jackdaw Cottage
45652 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Steeped in history and nestled within the historic Heritage Coast, Jackdaw Cottage is located on a quiet country lane close to the north Cornish coast within the parish of St Agnes...
7 nights from £650