May Half Term Holiday Cottages in Cornwall
Enjoy a solo retreat or take a holiday with the family and make the most of this May half term. With temperatures rising and the countryside alive with colours and new life, May is a wonderful time of year to visit Cornwall and kick start your summer. Take a step closer to the holiday of your dreams and pour over our 444 luxury retreats available for May half term. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.Choose from 444 May half term cottages
7 nights from £707 booking fees included
Riverside
61632 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Flushing, Cornwall.
Tucked away in the pretty, waterside village of Flushing, this lovely terraced property is perfectly located in a peaceful spot and just a short stroll downhill to the water, only ...
7 nights from £707
7 nights from £2395 * booking fees included
Trevaskis Farmhouse
61666 bedroom, dog friendly self catering home near Hayle, West Cornwall.
Set within 28 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, Trevaskis Farmhouse offers a truly special stay in the heart of rural west Cornwall. Located within the grounds of the much-lo...
7 nights from £2395 *
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 £2089 * booking fees included
Carn Marth Lodge
61984 bedroom self catering cottage near Portreath, North Cornwall.
From the moment you arrive at Carn Marth Lodge, it's clear this is somewhere rather special. Beautifully designed throughout with luxurious finishes, generous living spaces and exc...
7 nights from £2089 *
7 nights from £763 booking fees included
Porto Cottage
61951 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in St Agnes, Cornwall.
This stylish hideaway with individual interiors is set in a peaceful location just a short walk from the heart of the trendy, yet historic, village of St Agnes. Porto Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £763
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Best company for UK holiday home rentals
7 nights from £1460 booking fees included
1 South Terrace
61623 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Penzance, Cornwall.
Wake up to the sound of the sea, breathe in the salty air and experience one of Penzance’s most enviable locations. Perfectly positioned overlooking the seafront and iconic promena...
7 nights from £1460
7 nights from £857 * booking fees included
Woonsmith
61922 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Escape to the peace and allure of the Cornish countryside at this beautifully renovated two bedroom cottage with its secluded, exclusive wild swimming lake just outside the pretty ...
7 nights from £857 *
7 nights from £740 * booking fees included
Admiral's Den
61692 bedroom, dog friendly apartment near the beach in Penzance.
Step into a piece of Cornish history at Admiral’s Den, a two-bedroom apartment occupying a wing of the magnificent Grade II Listed Georgian Nancealverne House. Set within 25 acres ...
7 nights from £740 *
Nancealverne Estate
7 nights from £1613.19 booking fees included
7 nights from £873 * booking fees included
Apple Loft Cottage
61682 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
Nestled within 25 acres of enchanting grounds of historic Nancealverne House, Apple Loft Cottage is a beautifully restored property offering a peaceful stay steeped in centuries of...
7 nights from £873 *
7 nights from £1323 booking fees included
Marina View
61533 bedroom apartment with sea views in Falmouth, South Cornwall.
A stunning, elegant waterside apartment in the heart of the marina in Falmouth overlooking bobbing boats within a gated development. A wonderful location for exploring the town on ...
7 nights from £1323
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.
Whether you're looking for a catch up with your friends or are looking forward to bringing the family together for a well-deserved break, our cottages in Cornwall provide an idyllic escape from the chaos of everyday life. May in Cornwall enjoys a change in pace; warmer weather, bright sunshine in dazzlingly blue skies and lush green countryside met with stunning coast. The coast paths, beaches and towns remain quieter ahead of the summer crowds, and longer daylight hours mean days can be taken full advantage of.
Choose a Luxury Break in Cornwall this May Half Term
Whether you plan on spending your days on the beach front, ice cream in hand; wandering beautiful coast paths or country walks; or taking your time to meander through quaint villages and vibrant Cornish towns, the choices are endless for a dream getaway this May. Start your summer as you mean to go on, and enjoy this refreshing escape.
When you stay in a Classic Cottage, you will enjoy excellent customer care with the highest quality self-catering accommodation. All of our cottages are handpicked; personally inspected and fully equipped for your total comfort and ease. Many of our cottages are dog-friendly too, which is great news for your four-legged friend. Browse our collection and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime.
