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
7 nights from £609
Swallows Rest
50321 bedroom self catering cottage near Mousehole, West Cornwall.
Whisk your favourite person away and head to the glorious Cornish countryside for a rather dreamy retreat at Swallows Rest. An oh so wonderful escape for two, Swallows Rest could b...
7 nights from £609
7 nights from £558
Porth Chapel Cabin
49731 bedroom cabin near Penzance, West Cornwall.
Far West Cornwall is renowned for its glorious golden sandy beaches, hidden coves and idyllic countryside, stretching as far as the eye can see. Porth Chapel Cabin is an enchanting...
7 nights from £558
7 nights from £483
Poldhu
49761 bed shepherds hut with decking area, near Penzance
Enclosed by lush greenery and tropical foliage, you will discover Poldhu; a charming shepherd's hut perfect for those looking to escape the city and immerse themselves in nature. T...
7 nights from £483
7 nights from £798
Meadowvine
49843 bedroom modern holiday house with a hot tub near the sea near Falmouth, South Cornwall.
Quietly hidden away in the old market town of Penryn you will find a modern and luxurious three bed townhouse, which makes for a perfect home-from-home. This well-equipped and beau...
7 nights from £798
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From £97 per night
Tamar Hut
47541 bedroom cottage with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.
Oh my what a view - it doesn't get much better than this! This utterly charming shepherd's hut enjoys a plum location in the beautiful historic Mount Edgcumbe Country Park with vie...
From £97 per night
From £97 per night
Lynher Hut
4755Fabulous Shepherds Hut with sea views near Torpoint, South Cornwall.
Wake up to the most incredible views at this charming retreat perched on the edge of the beautiful 800 acre Mount Edgcumbe Country Park - they are breathtaking. Stretching across c...
From £97 per night
From £130 per night
The Bird Box
49711 bedroom, dog friendly Cabin in Liskeard, South Cornwall.
If you want to fly away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the very best that mother nature has to offer, then escape to this oh so special hideaway in the most magical of s...
From £130 per night
7 nights from £944
Bokelly Cottage
49373 bedroom self catering cottage near Port Isaac, North Cornwall.
As pretty as a picture and bursting with character, this idyllic retreat is waiting to welcome you to a very special holiday in north Cornwall. Set alongside the country road that ...
7 nights from £944
7 nights from £546
2 Belgravia
49102 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Penzance, Cornwall.
Perfectly located just a short walk from the delights of central Penzance with the stunning coast of far west Cornwall a stroll away, 2 Belgravia is a beautifully renovated mid-ter...
7 nights from £546
7 nights from £715
Pheasant Rise
4936Spacious 3 bedroom, dog friendly barn conversion near Lanhydrock, North Cornwall.
Gather family and friends to enjoy a special break at Pheasant Rise, an immaculate countryside retreat with gorgeous welcoming interiors, open plan living and it's dog-friendly too...
7 nights from £715
Readymade beds and fluffy towels; this simple but appreciated welcome is standard with us.
Towels and readymade beds
All of our cottages provide bed linen and towels as standard, with a change of bedding included for holidays of two weeks or more. You’ll also find a fresh change of towels for each week (for in the house only, please bring your own for the beach) and tea towels a-plenty.
The beds will be readymade and waiting for you on arrival so you can simply sink into comfort and relax straight into your holiday.
