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 201 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 201 May half term cottages

Pawton Mill Farmhouse is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1250

Pawton Mill Farmhouse

5395

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near Wadebridge, North Cornwall.


Head along the country lane to the tranquil wooded valley setting and unique charm of Pawton Mill Farmhouse. Set a mile from the vibrant town of Wadebridge and only a short drive t...

  • Sleeps 5 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1250

Staniforth is a Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage on the Restormel Estate, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1195

Staniforth

5403

Beautiful 2 bedroom cottage on the Restormel Estate, South Cornwall.


Escape the everyday and come and live the country life with a memorable holiday at this delightful rural idyll nestled in the beautiful Restormel Estate in the Fowey Valley. Surrou...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1195

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

Trewollack House is a Gorgeous dog friendly countryside holiday cottage for 8 near Newquay, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1995

Trewollack House

5392

Gorgeous dog friendly countryside holiday cottage for 8 near Newquay, North Cornwall.


This most elegant of Georgian homes is nestled within glorious countryside yet right on the doorstep of the stunning north Cornish coast. It's an exquisite hideaway for family geta...

  • Sleeps 8 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1995

Vista Paris is a 1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £110 per night

Vista Paris

5404

1 bedroom cabin and shepherds hut near Mawgan Porth, North Cornwall.


Welcome to Vista Paris, a beautifully crafted, upcycled shepherd's hut and cabin sitting in a tranquil meadow. Overlooking the idyllic Cornish countryside and with peaceful surroun...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £110 per night

Smugglers Barn is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £932

Smugglers Barn

5379

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Praa Sands.


Set in extensive grounds, less than 500 metres from the beach, Smugglers Barn is a beautiful hideaway ready to welcome six lucky guests looking for a laid-back coastal escape and i...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £932

Little Stormleigh is a 1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £537

Little Stormleigh

5364

1 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in St Agnes, North Cornwall.


There is nowhere quite like St Agnes when it comes to relaxation and rejuvenation. There is something about the salty air and laid-back pace of life that makes this peninsula a par...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £537

Rose Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views in St Mawes, South Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1129

Rose Cottage

5373

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


Located in one of the most sought-after elevated positions in the fishing village of St Mawes and enjoying spectacular views, you will find a very special welcome at Rose Cottage. ...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1129

Shar Mar is a 2 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £770

Shar Mar

5351

2 bedroom self catering cottage near Falmouth, West Cornwall.


Situated in the heart of the charming rural village of Constantine, this cottage offers a home-from-home experience for families or couples alike. From the moment you step inside S...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £770

Need more time? Reserve any cottage for up to 24 hours before booking.

Bythmoy is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £980

Bythmoy

5218

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Penzance, West Cornwall.


Surrounded by tranquil countryside and in one of the best places in the world to view the sky at night, Bythmoy is a fabulous cottage which marries traditional features with contem...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £980

Bosvean is a 1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Coverack, West Cornwall.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £714

Bosvean

5328

1 bedroom cottage near the beach near Coverack, West Cornwall.


Privately tucked away, this enchanting former chapel built in 1846 has been recently refurbished into a gorgeous hideaway for two. Nestled within a natural hollow, summer stretches...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £714

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