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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Captains House in Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Captains House, Ilfracombe

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Captains House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Captains House is close to the beach. Captains House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Captains House start from £818 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Captains House


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

Ridgeway in Croyde, Devon, South West England

Ridgeway, Croyde

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Ridgeway in South West England has a 3 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ridgeway is close to the beach. Prices at Ridgeway start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ridgeway


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Saltings in Southwold, Suffolk, East England

Saltings, Southwold

Autumn Breaks in SuffolkEast England

Saltings in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Saltings is close to the beach. Saltings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltings start from £383 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltings


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden

The Malthouse in Woodbridge, Suffolk, East England

The Malthouse, Woodbridge

Autumn Breaks in SuffolkEast England

The Malthouse in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . The Malthouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Malthouse start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Malthouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Pound Cottage in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, South West England

Pound Cottage, Lower Slaughter

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Pound Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pound Cottage start from £1165 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pound Cottage


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Highland Castle + Cottage in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage, Drumnadrochit

Autumn Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Highland Castle + Cottage self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 22. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Castle + Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Castle + Cottage start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Castle + Cottage


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

Box Tree Cottage in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, West England

Box Tree Cottage, Ross-on-Wye

Autumn Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Box Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Box Tree Cottage start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Box Tree Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Little Manse in Brayford, Devon, South West England

The Little Manse, Brayford

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Little Manse in South West England has a 4 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 . It also has Internet access. The Little Manse is close to the beach. The Little Manse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Little Manse start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Little Manse


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Shamrock Cottage in Northrepps, Norfolk, East England

Shamrock Cottage, Northrepps

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Shamrock Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Shamrock Cottage is close to the beach. Shamrock Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shamrock Cottage start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Shamrock Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Shamrock Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Shamrock Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Merlin Cottage in Cromer, Norfolk, East England

Merlin Cottage, Cromer

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Merlin Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Merlin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Merlin Cottage start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Merlin Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Merlin Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Merlin Cottage 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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