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.

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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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The Loft At Kingham in Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Loft At Kingham, Kingham

Autumn Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Loft At Kingham self catering accommodation in Kingham, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft At Kingham start from £1515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft At Kingham


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available

Glengariff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengariff, Beara Peninsula

Autumn Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengariff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengariff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengariff start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengariff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Post Box Cottage in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire, South West England

Post Box Cottage, Upper Dowdeswell

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Post Box Cottage self catering accommodation in Upper Dowdeswell, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Post Box Cottage start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Post Box Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Glassonby Old Hall in Glassonby, Cumbria, North West England

Glassonby Old Hall, Glassonby

Autumn Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Glassonby Old Hall self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glassonby Old Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glassonby Old Hall start from £658 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glassonby Old Hall


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killarney start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

Autumn Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dungarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan start from £305 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Ferns, Sunny South East Coast

Autumn Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ferns self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ferns start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferns


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lilliput in Mabe, Cornwall, South West England

Lilliput, Mabe

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Lilliput self catering accommodation in Mabe, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Lilliput start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilliput


Sleeps 2 Garden

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

 

 

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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