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 539 available Cornwall cottages in May
7 nights from £409
Wheel Barn
25571 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
A wood-burner and under-floor heating ensure year-round snugness in this lovingly restored, single-storey converted barn, found near the hamlet of Ladock in an easily accessible ru...
7 nights from £409
7 nights from £660
Geach’s Cott
25352 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
With wonderful waterside views from this comfortable duplex apartment, you will find yourself very content watching the boats pass by. Part of the Packet Quays development in Falmo...
7 nights from £660
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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 £813
Harbour Lights
25253 bedroom apartment with sea views in Mevagissey, South Cornwall.
You can indeed see the harbour lights from this immaculate cliffside apartment set above bustling Mevagissey harbour, and watch the fishing fleet as they come and go. This ancient,...
7 nights from £813
7 nights from £378
Beacon Top Bottom
25231 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
Beacon Top Bottom is a rustic little cottage nestled in the slopes of St Agnes Beacon. Ideally situated for exploring this stunning area of north Cornwall, this cosy little bolthol...
7 nights from £378
7 nights from £809 *
Pender Cottage
24743 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in Mousehole, West Cornwall.
A hop, skip and jump away from the harbour wall, Pender Cottage arguably occupies the best position in Mousehole, one of the prettiest villages in west Cornwall. Watch the boats bo...
7 nights from £809 *
7 nights from £927
4 Bowling Green
24483 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Ives, West Cornwall.
This beautifully presented terraced cottage in the heart of St Ives has sea views and an enclosed garden. Set down a quiet lane just a few hundred yards from the Tate St Ives and t...
7 nights from £927
7 nights from £433
Kernel’s Barn
24372 bedroom, rural cottage near the sea near Portreath, North Cornwall.
Practically a stone's throw from the Coast to Coast cycle tramway and only a few minutes' drive from several spectacular sandy beaches, Kernel's Barn is set back from the road betw...
7 nights from £433
7 nights from £508 *
Court Cottage
24262 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near to the beach at Port Isaac.
As you turn off the Atlantic Highway, down towards the coast and into the unspoilt hamlet of Treligga, you will just know that you are going to have a most wonderful holiday. W...
7 nights from £508 *
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Our calendars show live availability, so if your pick of dates are available, you can reserve them safe in the knowledge that they won’t get sold anywhere else.
It can be unpredictable using aggregator websites that collect up information from across multiple websites. Our website stands alone, so you know what to expect and what you will get, for the best price. You won’t find this collection of cottages anywhere else, so pick your perfect place to stay from our exclusive portfolio.
7 nights from £618
The Old Post Office
24202 bedroom, rural holiday cottage in Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
The Old Post Office, in the north Cornwall coastal hamlet of Trelights, is as characterful a cottage as you could wish for. With parking across the road, the garden path shared wit...
7 nights from £618
7 nights from £1075
Nantivet
23994 bedroom, rural cottage with sea views in Mullion, West Cornwall.
With a bird’s eye view of Mullion Island, the National Trust bird sanctuary just outside the harbour where seabirds return to roost each evening, detached Nantivet enjoys a superla...
7 nights from £1075
