Cottages for May in Devon

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.

217 May self-catering cottages available in Devon

Forest View is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Holsworthy, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £715

Forest View

4195

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Holsworthy, North Devon.


This amazing reverse level house offers you the most incredible views from its extremely lavish raised decked area. Sit back and relax on the comfy patio furniture with a glass of ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £715

Grascott Forest Cottages

  • Sleeps 26 + 6 cots in 4 properties
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £2501

Old Forge Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £517

Old Forge Cottage

4184

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Ivybridge, South Devon.


This charming retreat makes for the perfect adventurer’s bolthole. Whether seeking out new and exciting destinations by car, or exploring this idyllic area on foot, this property i...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £517

The Bear is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £996

The Bear

4159

4 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Clovelly, North Devon.


The Bear is a wonderful historic cottage in a picturesque hamlet, just a mile from the dramatic north Devon coast at Hartland Quay. This family-sized holiday home is dog-friendly, ...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Thu

7 nights from £996

Musbury Chapel is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1317

Musbury Chapel

3726

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon.


Just three miles inland from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and close to the east Devon and Dorset border, this amazing renovation and design project offers guests fabulous cont...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1317

Sunnynook is a 4 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £3175

Sunnynook

4157

4 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.


Sunnynook is a true beachside retreat, boasting the most incredible, unrivalled sea and beach views over Bigbury-on-Sea, Bantham and Burgh Island. This wonderful home also has a fa...

  • Sleeps 10 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £3175

Each and every one of our cottages is fully equipped with everything you’ll need on holiday.

The Old Post Office is a 4 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £860

The Old Post Office

4148

4 bedroom dog-friendly self catering cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.


Nestled in the picture perfect village of Ilsington on the eastern edge of Dartmoor, The Old Post Office is perfectly located and exceptionally furnished making this cottage a real...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £860

Woodbine Barn is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Barnstaple, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £735

Woodbine Barn

4080

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Barnstaple, North Devon.


Woodbine Barn is in a magical rural setting between the stunning beaches of the north Devon coast and the wilds of Exmoor National Park. This very high quality barn conversion is a...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £735

Jays Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Modbury, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £558

Jays Cottage

4117

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Modbury, South Devon.


Jays Cottage is a delightful friendly home-from-home situated in the 18th Century country estate of Colmer. The breathtaking locality of this cottage makes venturing out and about ...

  • Sleeps 4
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £558

The Apple House is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dawlish, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £554

The Apple House

4108

1 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dawlish, South Devon.


This delightful and spacious detached cottage provides the perfect getaway location for two. Furnished and equipped to a very high standard, The Apple House offers you a wonderful ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £554

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