Cornwall Cottages Available in May

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 549 available Cornwall cottages in May

Lavethan Mill Cottage is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1067

Lavethan Mill Cottage

3223

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


From the minute you pull into the drive of Lavethan Mill Cottage you know you have arrived somewhere really special. Sublimely positioned amidst beautifully landscaped gardens with...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sun

7 nights from £1067

9 Coastguard Terrace is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Portloe, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £535 *

9 Coastguard Terrace

3221

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


Stylish comfort and retro chic abound in this beautifully renovated Victorian cottage found in the sleepy fishing village of Portloe. The whitewashed terrace of nine former coastgu...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £535 *

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Cremyll Lodge is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Torpoint.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £459

Cremyll Lodge

3214

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Torpoint.


Nestled in its own garden within the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, this is a charming retreat. The park has 865 acres of woods, fields and coastline – your dog will be in heaven! ...

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

7 nights from £459

Atlantic View is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Polzeath, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £729

Atlantic View

3205

3 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Polzeath, North Cornwall.


Only minutes from the rolling surf of the north Cornish coast, Atlantic View is a mid-terrace cottage enjoying superb views of the sea over the golf course at The Point. This is a ...

  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £729

Reskivers Cottage is a 4 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686 *

Reskivers Cottage

3018

4 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near St Mawes, South Cornwall.


Close to sandy beaches at Pendower and Carne, this lovely old cottage is perfect for families and those wishing to explore the beautiful Roseland peninsula. There is a big enclosed...

  • Sleeps 7 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £686 *

The Duck House is a 1 bedroom, rural dog-friendly cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £582

The Duck House

3204

1 bedroom, rural dog-friendly cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


A sign that greets you on arrival states ‘Seas the Day’ and this is the place in which to do it. The Duck House is a gorgeous, contemporary, single-storey dwelling with all mod-con...

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

7 nights from £582

Carn Tommen is a 4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1438 *

Carn Tommen

3117

4 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.


This impressive, recently-built eco-house is situated in a commanding elevated position on one of St Mawes' most exclusive roads. Enjoying panoramic sea views over the whole of Fal...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1438 *

Dolphin Cottage is a 2 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £542

Dolphin Cottage

3123

2 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near the beach near Portloe.


Dolphin Cottage is a cosy mid-terrace former coastguard’s cottage, situated on the edge of the picturesque fishing village of Portloe, with sea views from the terrace. The bijou co...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £542

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

Driftwood Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £515

Driftwood Cottage

3124

2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.


Driftwood Cottage, the centre of three traditional terraced cottages, is tucked away in a quiet location near the 13th Century Church in the village of Gerrans. The cottage has...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £515

Harbour View is a 3 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £814

Harbour View

3128

3 bedroom self catering cottage near Portscatho.


This large contemporary detached house is set in an elevated position halfway between the lovely villages of Gerrans and Portscatho. Carefully designed so the living spaces face to...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £814

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