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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Keepers Cottage 4 in Hillfield, Devon, South West England

Keepers Cottage 4, Hillfield

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Keepers Cottage 4 self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Keepers Cottage 4 start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage 4 customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage 4


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room Luxury self catering Keepers Cottage 4 Customer Feedback and Reviews

Drumshanbo in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon

Autumn Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumshanbo self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim 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 Drumshanbo start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumshanbo


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage), Salcombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

30 Fore Street (The Cottage) self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) is close to the beach. Prices at 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 30 Fore Street (The Cottage)


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room 30 Fore Street (The Cottage) Customer Feedback and Reviews

The Dove Cot in Trenale, Cornwall, South West England

The Dove Cot, Trenale

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Dove Cot self catering accommodation in Trenale, Cornwall sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Dove Cot does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dove Cot start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dove Cot


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

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 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Wagtail in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Wagtail, St Merryn

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Wagtail self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 2 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 Wagtail start from £345 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtail


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage in Hexham, Northumberland, North East England

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage, Hexham

Autumn Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Hexham, Northumberland sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage start from £246 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haughton Castle - Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Ballincarrig, Lakes of Killarney

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballincarrig self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballincarrig start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballincarrig


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by

3 Lyndhurst in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

3 Lyndhurst, Salcombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 Lyndhurst self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 4. This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 3 Lyndhurst start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Lyndhurst


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Autumn Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by 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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