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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3 bedroom cottage in St Austell, Cornwall, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, St Austell

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £475 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available

Captains View in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains View, Ilfracombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains View 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 . It also has Internet access. Captains View is close to the beach. Prices at Captains View start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains View


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Myrtle Cottage in Lynmouth, Devon, South West England

Myrtle Cottage, Lynmouth

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Myrtle Cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Myrtle Cottage is close to the beach. Myrtle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrtle Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

Mill House in St Veep, Cornwall, South West England

Mill House, St Veep

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Mill House self catering accommodation in St Veep, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mill House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mill House start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mill House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cuttings in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

The Cuttings, Ilfracombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Cuttings in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Cuttings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cuttings start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cuttings


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Beautiful Historic Mansion in Meigle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Beautiful Historic Mansion, Meigle

Autumn Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Beautiful Historic Mansion self catering accommodation in Meigle, Perthshire sleeps 23. This 1 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beautiful Historic Mansion start from £3 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beautiful Historic Mansion


Sleeps 10 or more Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Hayloft Cottage in Lyneham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hayloft Cottage, Lyneham

Autumn Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hayloft Cottage self catering accommodation in Lyneham, Oxfordshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Hayloft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hayloft Cottage start from £834 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayloft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden

Cockle Cottage in Porth, Cornwall, South West England

Cockle Cottage, Porth

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Cockle Cottage self catering accommodation in Porth, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cockle Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Cockle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cockle Cottage start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cockle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Reeds in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

The Reeds, Southwold

Autumn Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Reeds in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Reeds is close to the beach. Prices at The Reeds start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Reeds


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Willows in South Molton, Devon, South West England

The Willows, South Molton

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Willows in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . The Willows does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Willows start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Willows


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by 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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