Autumn Self Catering Cottage Breaks

Autumn across Britain and Ireland is a wonderful time for a cottage break, with the countryside full of vibrant colours, clear blue skies and crisp fresh air. Autumn, or Fall, is the season of transition from summer to winter in the UK that sees the tree leaves turn golden and the temperatures slowly begin to drop from their summer highs.

Autumn Cottage Breaks at Find Cottage Holidays

Cooler the nights may be, but Autumn is a beautiful time of year for walking and exploring the UK, whether its the countryside or the coffee shops of picturesque villages and towns. It is also a peaceful and relaxing time to visit the UK as the busy tourism of the summer has passed.

A self catering cottage is an ideal way to take an Autumn break, a perfect base for exploring during the day and somewhere nice and warm to relax and unwind in the evenings. You are not restricted to traditional cottages, check out some of the self catering options below including bungalows, chalets, lodges, log cabins, holiday flats and apartments.

The good news is that an Autumn self catering break is considerably cheaper than during the summer and so you can find some great bargains at this time of year. You will also find that many popular cottages that are booked throughout the summer season are available in the Autumn so you can have your pick of the best.

Check out some great Cheap Autumn deals across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland below.

 

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Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

Autumn Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Prices at Roundstone start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

5 Fairview Road in Dartmouth, Devon, South West England

5 Fairview Road, Dartmouth

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

5 Fairview Road self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Fairview Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Fairview Road start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 5 Fairview Road customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 5 Fairview Road


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Games room 5 Fairview Road Customer Feedback and Reviews

Melkington Lodge in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, North East England

Melkington Lodge, Cornhill-on-Tweed

Autumn Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Melkington Lodge self catering accommodation in Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Melkington Lodge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Melkington Lodge start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melkington Lodge


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Gort in The Burren, County Galway, Ireland-West

Gort, The Burren

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Gort self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Gort start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Goodwood Cottage in Bruern, Gloucestershire, South West England

Goodwood Cottage, Bruern

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Goodwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Bruern, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Goodwood Cottage start from £592 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goodwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Duncormick in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Sunny East Coast

Autumn Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Spiddal start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Renvyle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the Autumn

If you want to get away this Autumn it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute cheap Autumn deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Autumn Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your Autumn cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Use the green menu bar below to select from all UK and Ireland counties or use the cottage search.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment in the Autumn?

Whether you are heading away for a Autumn weekend break, short break or holiday there are still lots of things to do and see, whatever the weather.

Traditionally Autumn is known for its Harvest Festivals and increasingly for Halloween which tends to mean you will find events in villages and towns across the UK.

To help you we have put together our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Autumn.

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