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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Luxury Country House in Kirriemuir, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Luxury Country House, Kirriemuir

Autumn Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Luxury Country House self catering accommodation in Kirriemuir, Perthshire sleeps 14. This 8 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Luxury Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Country House


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

Autumn Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Priory House in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Priory House, Barnstaple

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Priory House self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Priory House is close to the beach. Priory House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Priory House start from £1059 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priory House


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Bayvista in Woolacombe, Devon, South West England

Bayvista, Woolacombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Bayvista in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bayvista is close to the beach. Bayvista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bayvista start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayvista


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Derow in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Derow, Mawgan Porth

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Derow self catering accommodation in Mawgan Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Derow is close to the beach. Prices at Derow start from £705 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derow


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Corner Cottage in Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Corner Cottage, Wells-next-the-Sea

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Corner Cottage in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Corner Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Corner Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Corner Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Corner Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Corner Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Traditional shooting lodge in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge, Newtonmore

Autumn Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Traditional shooting lodge self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 18. This 7 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Traditional shooting lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Traditional shooting lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Traditional shooting lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Mill Farm in Poundstock, Cornwall, South West England

Mill Farm, Poundstock

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill Farm self catering accommodation in Poundstock, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill Farm is close to the beach. Prices at Mill Farm start from £900 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill Farm


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Puddle Inn Duck in Horning, Norfolk, East England

Puddle Inn Duck, Horning

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Puddle Inn Duck in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Puddle Inn Duck start from £691 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Puddle Inn Duck customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Puddle Inn Duck


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Puddle Inn Duck Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

 

 

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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