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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Barkla Cottage in Barkla Shop, Cornwall, South West England

Barkla Cottage, Barkla Shop

Autumn Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Barkla Cottage self catering accommodation in Barkla Shop, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barkla Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barkla Cottage start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barkla Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom cottage in Saunton, Devon, South West England

3 bedroom cottage, Saunton

Autumn Breaks in DevonSouth West England

3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Swimming Pool . 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £495 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Indoor pool Close to the Beach

Keepers Cottage in Dereham, Norfolk, East England

Keepers Cottage, Dereham

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Keepers Cottage 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Keepers Cottage start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Keepers Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Keepers Cottage


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Keepers Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

4 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

Autumn Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

4 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £710 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home


Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Southwinds in Burnham Market, Norfolk, East England

Southwinds, Burnham Market

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Southwinds in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Southwinds start from £527 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Southwinds customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Southwinds


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Garden Southwinds Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Rose Cottage in Heacham, Norfolk, East England

Rose Cottage, Heacham

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Rose Cottage in East England has a 4 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: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Rose Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Rose Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

The Coach House in Plumstead, Norfolk, East England

The Coach House, Plumstead

Autumn Breaks in NorfolkEast England

The Coach House in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected The Coach House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available The Coach House Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Rural Holiday House in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Rural Holiday House, Castle Douglas

Autumn Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Rural Holiday House self catering accommodation in Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rural Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rural Holiday House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rural Holiday House


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

Delphi in Leenane, County Galway, Ireland-West

Delphi, Leenane

Autumn Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Leenane, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Pet friendly Fishing close by

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

Autumn Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach 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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