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.

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.
Start your Autumn Self Catering Break search

Beech End, Plumstead
Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Beech End self catering accommodation in Plumstead, Norfolk sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Beech End is close to the beach. Beech End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech End start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech End

Leighlinbridge, Barrow Valley
Autumn Breaks in County CarlowIreland-East
Leighlinbridge self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Leighlinbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Leighlinbridge start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Leighlinbridge

Ballacolla, Portlaoise
Autumn Breaks in County LaoisIreland-East
Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Portlaoise, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla

Dovecote, Felmingham
Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Dovecote self catering accommodation in Felmingham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dovecote start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dovecote

4 Dartview, South Town
Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England
4 Dartview self catering accommodation in South Town, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 4 Dartview start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Dartview customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Dartview

Ardara, Atlantic Coast
Autumn Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardara start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara

Newtown-Crommelln, Glens of Antrim
Autumn Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Newtown-Crommelln self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 4 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. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newtown-Crommelln start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown-Crommelln

Beaufort, Gap of Dunloe
Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Beaufort self catering accommodation in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort

Fanad, Fanad Head
Autumn Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Fanad self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanad is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fanad start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanad

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains
Autumn Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East
Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. 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. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh
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.
Holiday Cottages North Devon
Holiday Cottages North Cornwall
Holiday Cottages South Cornwall
Holiday Cottages Dorset
Holiday Cottages Somerset
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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