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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Honeysuckle Cottage in Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Barnstaple

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Honeysuckle Cottage 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 Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Honeysuckle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barn Drift in Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, East England

Barn Drift, Cley-next-the-Sea

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Barn Drift in East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 14. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Barn Drift is close to the beach. Prices at Barn Drift start from £2519 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Barn Drift customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Barn Drift


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering Barn Drift Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

1 bedroom cottage in Wellington, Somerset, South West England

1 bedroom cottage, Wellington

Autumn Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

1 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £280 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Internet WIFI available

Castle with Great Hall in Airth, Stirlingshire, Central Scotland

Castle with Great Hall, Airth

Autumn Breaks in StirlingshireCentral Scotland

Castle with Great Hall self catering accommodation in Airth, Stirlingshire sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Castle with Great Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle with Great Hall start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle with Great Hall


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom cottage in Sedgeford, Norfolk, East England

2 bedroom cottage, Sedgeford

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

2 bedroom cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £248 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ardnacrusha in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ardnacrusha, Lough Derg

Autumn Breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ardnacrusha self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ardnacrusha is close to the beach. Ardnacrusha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardnacrusha start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardnacrusha


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bath View in Bath, Somerset, South West England

Bath View, Bath

Autumn Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Bath View self catering accommodation in Bath, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bath View start from £752 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bath View


Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Garden Internet WIFI available

Flat 18 Clifton Court in Putsborough, Devon, South West England

Flat 18 Clifton Court, Putsborough

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Flat 18 Clifton Court in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . Flat 18 Clifton Court is close to the beach. Prices at Flat 18 Clifton Court start from £489 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flat 18 Clifton Court


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Close to the Beach

3 bedroom bungalow in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow, Newtonmore

Autumn Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 3 bedroom bungalow start from £305 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom bungalow


Fishing close by Garden

The Folly in Badminton, Gloucestershire, South West England

The Folly, Badminton

Autumn Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

The Folly self catering accommodation in Badminton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Folly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Folly start from £5015 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Folly


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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