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 199 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 199 May half term cottages

Poldue House is a 4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1068

Poldue House

2365

4 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.


Poldue House is a stunning detached house set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foothills of Rough Tor, (Cornwall's second highest peak and pronounced ROW-tor) close ...

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

7 nights from £1068

Owl Barn is a 2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £744

Owl Barn

2338

2 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Boscastle, North Cornwall.


Nestling within its own enclosed private grounds in the secluded hamlet of Treworld and offering an abundance of peace and quiet, this charming detached barn conversion will take y...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £744

3 Porthilly is a 3 bedroom dog-friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Rock, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £847

3 Porthilly

2304

3 bedroom dog-friendly holiday cottage near the beach in Rock, North Cornwall.


Rock is a very special destination and, coupled with the comfort and deceptively spacious interior of this charming Cornish terraced cottage, guests are assured a wonderful holiday...

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

7 nights from £847

Old Quay Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £823

Old Quay Cottage

2264

3 bedroom holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.


Lostwithiel is the ancient capital of Cornwall, full of history with an enchanting mix of stone buildings, antiques shops and independent retailers. Old Quay Cottage is a sympathet...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £823

Mount Wise Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £455

Mount Wise Cottage

2187

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Over 200 years old, Mount Wise Cottage is a lovely, traditional stone cottage which overlooks Stithians Reservoir. The cottage is attached to Mount Wise Farmhouse (4396) but fac...

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

7 nights from £455

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  • 25% off

    27 Apr 2024 - 4 May 2024

    £473.00£354.75

  • 20% off

    4 May 2024 - 11 May 2024

    £498.00£398.40

  • 30% off

    25 May 2024 - 1 Jun 2024

    £650.00£455.00

Garden Cottage is a 2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £561

Garden Cottage

2123

2 bedroom cottage near the beach near Marazion, West Cornwall.


Named appropriately for the beautifully maintained south-facing garden it overlooks and only a mile from the unspoilt seaside village of Perranuthnoe and spectacular coastal footpa...

  • Sleeps 3 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £561

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

Daydream Cottage is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1406

Daydream Cottage

2066

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Port Isaac, Cornwall.


Set down a country lane only a few minutes’ drive from Port Isaac on the north coast of Cornwall, Daydream Cottage is just perfection. Beautifully furnished and presented to a high...

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

7 nights from £1406

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  • 10% off

    26 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024

    £1058.00£952.20

  • 20% off

    24 May 2024 - 31 May 2024

    £1757.00£1405.60

Snuggledown is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £555

Snuggledown

1975

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Fowey, South Cornwall.


There are glorious views over the fields and woods of Trethevey Farm from the glass-fronted, south-facing, open plan living-room of this gorgeous contemporary barn conversion. Adjo...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £555

Swallows Nest is a 1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £469

Swallows Nest

1958

1 bedroom, rural holiday cottage near Truro, South Cornwall.


Rural in feel and with all the peace and tranquility you could require, this comfortable and welcoming cottage is just minutes from the pretty little city of Truro with its cobbled...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £469

Little Trebarvah is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £584

Little Trebarvah

1884

2 bedroom, dog friendly, rural holiday cottage near Porthleven, West Cornwall.


Far reaching views over stunning countryside and the distant sea can be enjoyed from this gorgeous country retreat. Little Trebarvah has been thoughtfully converted to make th...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £584

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  • 20% off

    26 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024

    £584.00£467.20

  • 20% off

    3 May 2024 - 10 May 2024

    £584.00£467.20

  • 20% off

    10 May 2024 - 17 May 2024

    £584.00£467.20

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