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

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour
Autumn Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South
Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon

7 Riverside Wharf, Kingswear
Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England
7 Riverside Wharf self catering accommodation in Kingswear, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 7 Riverside Wharf start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Riverside Wharf

The Old Armoury, Fort Augustus
Autumn Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland
The Old Armoury self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Old Armoury start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Armoury

The Cottage, Dartmouth
Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England
The Cottage self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cottage start from £414 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage

Lower Fernlea, Salcombe
Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Lower Fernlea self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Lower Fernlea is close to the beach. Lower Fernlea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Fernlea start from £418 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Fernlea

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg
Autumn Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South
Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula
Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough
Autumn Breaks in County LouthIreland-East
Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford

Heatherdale, Salcombe
Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Heatherdale self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Heatherdale start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heatherdale

Clonakilty, Clonakilty
Autumn Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonakilty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonakilty start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty
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 9962 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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