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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Marshfields in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Marshfields, Southwold

Autumn Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Marshfields in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marshfields is close to the beach. Prices at Marshfields start from £437 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marshfields


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Chapel Hill View in Braunton, Devon, South West England

Chapel Hill View, Braunton

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Chapel Hill View self catering accommodation in Braunton, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Chapel Hill View is close to the beach. Chapel Hill View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Hill View start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Hill View


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

Autumn Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Cock Rock in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Cock Rock, Croyde

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Cock Rock in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Cock Rock is close to the beach. Cock Rock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cock Rock start from £1675 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cock Rock


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

Chehondo in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Chehondo, Somerford Keynes

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Chehondo self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Chehondo start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chehondo


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Open fire or wood burner

Five Star Holiday House in Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Borders Scotland

Five Star Holiday House, Galashiels

Autumn Breaks in SelkirkshireBorders Scotland

Five Star Holiday House in Borders Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Five Star Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Five Star Holiday House start from £950 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Five Star Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Armoy in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Armoy, Antrim Coast

Autumn Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Armoy self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Armoy is close to the beach. Prices at Armoy start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armoy


Close to the Beach

Windfalls in Great Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

Windfalls, Great Plumstead

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Windfalls in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Windfalls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Windfalls start from £391 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Windfalls customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Windfalls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Windfalls Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Sea Pebbles in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Sea Pebbles, Southwold

Autumn Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Sea Pebbles in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Sea Pebbles is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Sea Pebbles start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Pebbles


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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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