May half term holiday cottages

May half term holiday cottages

With a cool breeze and the hint of summer on its way, May is a wonderful time of year to discover a beautiful corner of the UK. Read more

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We've got 73 holiday cottages matching your search in South Devon...

Island Cottage is a 3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1468 booking fees included

Island Cottage

6196

3 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.


Welcome to Island Cottage, nestled in the sought-after village of Bigbury-on-Sea, its elevated location provides beautiful views of both Bigbury beach, Bantham beach and the iconic...

  • Sleeps 7 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1468

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  • 10% off

    7 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2026

    £2310.00 £2085.30 booking fees included

Shillings Cottage is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Honiton, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £808 booking fees included

Shillings Cottage

6140

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Honiton, South Devon.


Sat on a gentle hillside, this pretty flint cottage with a glorious outdoor seasonal swimming pool and stunning gardens is perfect for those looking for peace and tranquility. Nest...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £808

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Mount Folly Penthouse is a 3 bedroom apartment with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1545 booking fees included

Mount Folly Penthouse

6109

3 bedroom apartment with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.


If you're looking for a beautifully finished penthouse apartment, boasting the most spectacular views from almost every window, a glorious hot tub and outdoor sauna perched overloo...

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

7 nights from £1545

No 5 Seaview Cottages is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Torquay, Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £2213 booking fees included

No 5 Seaview Cottages

6050

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views in Torquay, Devon.


Welcome to No 5 Seaview Cottages, a beautifully finished semi-detached cottage boasting unrivalled sea views across Babbacombe Bay and beyond. This fabulous retreat offers the very...

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

7 nights from £2213

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Glen Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Dartmouth.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £981 booking fees included

Glen Cottage

6076

2 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Dartmouth.


Welcome to Glen Cottage, a beautiful Grade II Listed thatched cottage which oozes charm and character. Nestled in the heart of one of the South Hams picture-perfect coastal village...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £981

The Barn at Newton Creek is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with estuary views in Newton Ferrers.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1278 booking fees included

The Barn at Newton Creek

6055

3 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with estuary views in Newton Ferrers.


Escape to the spellbinding haven of The Barn at Newton Creek, an enchanting waterside retreat where time slows, hearts rest, and nature whispers its secrets. Set in an enviable pos...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £1278

The Dell is a Dog friendly shepherds hut with a wood-fired hot tub and wood-burner near Kingsbridge, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £104 per night + £53 booking fees

The Dell

5841

Dog friendly shepherds hut with a wood-fired hot tub and wood-burner near Kingsbridge, South Devon.


Nestled in the lush verdant countryside of rural south Devon, The Dell is a nature lover's delight and ideally situated just a short drive away from the stunning Devonshire coast a...

  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

From £104 per night

Aurora at 24 Acres is a Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £106 per night + £53 booking fees

Aurora at 24 Acres

5736

Shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath in Devon.


Welcome to Aurora, a gorgeous shepherd's hut with wood-fired outdoor bath, hidden away in a secluded setting in the Blackdown Hills. Nestled within a peaceful meadow on a 24-acre s...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

From £106 per night

The Shepherds Rest is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £733 booking fees included

The Shepherds Rest

5620

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.


If you are looking for a luxury rural retreat for two, surrounded by the most glorious countryside and only a short distance from the renowned naval town of Dartmouth, look no furt...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £733

Orchard Lee Cottage is a 2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + cot
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £745 booking fees included

Orchard Lee Cottage

5592

2 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Colyton, South Devon.


This beautiful semi-detached cottage is perfect for couples looking for something rather romantic and cosy. Nestled in the charming village of Musbury, it is just a short distance ...

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

7 nights from £745

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  • 15% off

    7 Aug 2026 - 13 Aug 2026

    £1065.60 £915.21 booking fees included

  • 15% off

    21 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

    From £1088.00 £934.25 booking fees included

  • 15% off

    28 Aug 2026 - 4 Sep 2026

    From £805.00 £693.70 booking fees included

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With the summer holidays still out of reach and warmer weather on its way, why not take advantage of this lovely time of year and escape to South Devon. Travel solo, have a romantic getaway, or take advantage of some true family time and have a half term to remember in a cottage this half term, get ready to make memories you’ll keep forever.