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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Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Dewey in Herniss, Cornwall, South West England

Dewey, Herniss

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dewey self catering accommodation in Herniss, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Dewey start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dewey


Sleeps 2

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

Autumn Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £266 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Colt Horse Cottage in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire, South West England

Colt Horse Cottage, Crickley Barrow

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Colt Horse Cottage self catering accommodation in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Colt Horse Cottage start from £788 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Colt Horse Cottage


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dove Cottage in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Dove Cottage, St Merryn

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dove Cottage self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dove Cottage start from £374 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dove Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Partry in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Partry, Lough Mask

Autumn Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Partry self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Partry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partry start from £597 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partry


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tudor End in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Tudor End, Kings Sutton

Autumn Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Tudor End self catering accommodation in Kings Sutton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tudor End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tudor End start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tudor End


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

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

Autumn Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

Autumn Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

Autumn Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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