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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Pont House in Pont, Cornwall, South West England

Pont House, Pont

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Pont House self catering accommodation in Pont, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Pont House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pont House start from £474 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pont House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


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

Murrintown in Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Murrintown, Wexford

Autumn Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Murrintown self catering accommodation in Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Murrintown start from £157 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murrintown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Parkleaze Farm in Ewen, Gloucestershire, South West England

Parkleaze Farm, Ewen

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Parkleaze Farm self catering accommodation in Ewen, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Parkleaze Farm start from £890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Parkleaze Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Coombe House in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe House, Salcombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Coombe House is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe House start from £739 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe House


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Games room Coombe House Customer Feedback and Reviews

8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments in Thurlestone, Devon, South West England

8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments, Thurlestone

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 6. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments start from £516 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Thurlestone Beach Apartments


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Games room Luxury self catering

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Bran, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Bran

Autumn Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Bran, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £173 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


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

Ballintubber in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballintubber, Lough Mask

Autumn Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballintubber self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballintubber start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintubber


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Wharfinger in Bude, Cornwall, South West England

Wharfinger, Bude

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wharfinger self catering accommodation in Bude, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Wharfinger is close to the beach. Wharfinger does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharfinger start from £599 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharfinger


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden 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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