Cottages for May in Devon
Short break over a bank holiday, half-term getaway with the children or romantic escape for two ahead of the summer crowds, Devon offers an idyllic base for a holiday this May. Pack your bags and be on your way, a luxury self-catering cottage awaits. Make the most of this beautiful month and book your private cottage now.Read more
The countryside is awash with colour, beaches are sun-kissed and quiet, towns begin picking up the pace and lots of events and festivals start taking place. Devon in May is an exciting month, filled with as much opportunity for exploration as relaxation. Get out and about in the day and discover all there is on offer. Then, when you've had your fill, return to your very own private haven and relax in style.
Whatever you're looking for, be it a family-friendly property over half-term, a seaside sanctuary for May bank holiday or a dog-friendly retreat in the country, our luxury portfolio offers a wide range of beautiful cottages.
May Retreats in Devon
Make the most of the opportunity to unwind under spring sunshine and get the pre-summer celebrations in early. Our cottages provide luxury home-from-homes in Devon, just right for a tranquil holiday this May. To make your experience as easy and stress-free as possible, we will guide you every step of the way. Don't worry about packing everything and the kitchen sink either. All of our cottages are personally inspected and completely equipped with everything you could need and more during your holiday. Everything from your bed linens down to the last glistening teaspoon is provided, so you needn't worry about a thing.
175 May self-catering cottages available in Devon
7 nights from £561 *
Lakeview House
40744 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
Lakeview House is a stunning new holiday property in east Devon, inland from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth in east Devon through to Lyme Re...
7 nights from £561 *
7 nights from £561 *
Lakeside House
40754 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
This stunning family-sized holiday home with private hot tub, large enclosed garden and wonderful stocked fishing lake is in east Devon, a short and easy drive from the World Herit...
7 nights from £561 *
Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.
24hr no commitment reservations
You can reserve your holiday dates on your favourite cottage for up to 24 hours. You might need to check with other guests in your party or simply consider whether this cottage is right for your holiday, either way we’re happy to give you the time to step away and mull over your options before paying a penny.
We’ll send you a reminder to see if you want it or not so you won’t lose out. Take time to think it over, you don’t have to rush your decision. Have a cup of tea and when you’re ready, hit the button to book your holiday and start looking forward to it.
7 nights from £563 *
Stable Tallet
17194 bedroom, holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon with a hot tub
Stable Tallet is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to east Devon’s stunning Jurassic Coast. Set on a friendly working farm, this detached home-from-home has the bonus ...
7 nights from £563 *
7 nights from £574
Snaffles Lodge
25172 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage with a hot tub near Honiton, Devon
Snaffles Lodge is a unique Scandinavian-style property on the edge of east Devon’s Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This comfortable detached lodge has a ful...
7 nights from £574
7 nights from £593 *
The Watermill
27033 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Dulverton, Somerset.
Set in the courtyard of an original farmstead in a scenic location, within easy reach of Exmoor National Park’s open moorlands and the lovely market towns of Dulverton and Bampton,...
7 nights from £593 *
7 nights from £594
Backswood Cottage
37902 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Tiverton, North Devon.
This cottage is an absolute celebration of its setting at Backswood, a working farm where the Owners have a truly special conservation vision for this rural haven in mid-Devon's un...
7 nights from £594
7 nights from £615
Lost and Found
17982 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.
Lost and Found is ideal for those seeking rest and tranquility. Surrounded by the Greenway Estate, it sits at the head of a wooded valley 300 feet above the River Dart. This beauti...
7 nights from £615
7 nights from £633 *
Aldercombe Barn
39724 bedroom, dog-friendly holiday cottage near Bude, North Cornwall.
Aldercombe Barn is a terrific family and dog friendly holiday home, only a short drive from the excellent beaches of Bude and Widemouth Bay. Situated at the heart of the working fa...
7 nights from £633 *
We are Gold accredited with the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
Green Tourism Business Scheme
As a company, we look across our business and try to make sustainable changes and decisions. From using recycled paper in our printers to putting in measures for using less energy in our offices, we keep an eye on our impact on the environment.
Beyond our offices, we have passed on the same ethics to our holiday cottage owners by setting up our own Green Scheme that they can join. Each property has to tick off a certain number of actions to be included in the scheme, many of which go above and beyond the GTBS requirements.
7 nights from £651 *
Aveton Cottage
23553 bedroom, rural holiday cottage with a pool near Totnes, South Devon.
In a tranquil Devonshire valley, this gorgeous stone cottage has sunlight streaming in through glazed doors and floor length windows. Approached by a farm lane, past Aveton Farmhou...
7 nights from £651 *
7 nights from £712 *
Grand View
33453 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Newton Abbot, South Devon.
Grand View really does live up to its name. The garden wraps around this gorgeous modern house with views across to Dartmoor and to the west. Tucked away down a lane, only a mile f...
7 nights from £712 *