May Half Term Holiday Cottages in Cornwall

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 216 luxury retreats available for May half term. Read more

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. 

Choose from 216 May half term cottages

Little Gem is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage with water views near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £465

Little Gem

3002

1 bedroom holiday cottage with water views near Fowey, South Cornwall.


This lovely little waterside bolthole is perfect for couples who like walking, bird watching or messing about on the water – and those who just like to kick back and relax in comfo...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £465

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 £756

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 £756

2 Old School Cottages is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach near Gerrans, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £581

2 Old School Cottages

3104

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


This traditionally designed modern cottage, with period-style furnishings and fittings, is set close to the lovely village green at Gerrans in the heart of the beautiful Roseland p...

  • Sleeps 5
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £581

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 £2091

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 £2091

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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 £565

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 £565

Porthcurnick Lodge is a 3 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1055

Porthcurnick Lodge

3149

3 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


If you are looking for a holiday home with its own private footpath to the beach, then look no further than Porthcurnick Lodge. Situated above the safe sandy beach of Porthcurnick ...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1055

Quay Cottage is a 3 bedroom, rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1011

Quay Cottage

3150

3 bedroom, rural cottage near Portscatho, South Cornwall.


Quay Cottage is all about location, location, location and wow, have they got it right! Situated at the end of a private track, perched at the edge of the woods above the tidal Per...

  • Sleeps 6
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1011

The Old Loft is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £388

The Old Loft

3168

1 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach near Portscatho.


Ideal for couples this detached, single-storey converted barn is located at Treluggan, a small country hamlet in the heart of the Roseland peninsula. There are some lovely coas...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £388

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

7 nights from £1078

Uplands

3174

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


Uplands is a very spacious dormer bungalow set in large mature gardens with superb views over St Mawes harbour. Situated in a quiet location, the property provides comfortable acco...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1078

1 North Parade is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £555

1 North Parade

2995

1 bedroom cottage near the beach in Portscatho, South Cornwall.


This is a gorgeous little bolthole, right in the middle of lovely Portscatho on the Roseland peninsula and just yards from Tatam's beach (and Tatam's boutique cafe selling deliciou...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £555

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