October Cottage Breaks

With its array of Autumnal colours, October is a wonderful almost magical time to explore the British countryside or coastline. Whether you like to explore villages and towns or take to the countryside October is the perfect time to go on a self catering cottage break or holiday in the UK or Ireland.

October Cottage Breaks at Find Cottage Holidays

Although in October the nights are starting to draw in and the air is certainly cooler, the weather often tends to be dry with blue skies... giving you crisp bright days for walking and exploring.

With chilly evenings in prospect a self catering cottage is the perfect choice for an October break, giving you somewhere nice and warm to relax in at the end of your day. What's more you can choose cottages with a log open fire to cuddle up in front of or how about a cottage with a hot tub to chill out in each evening?

Of course 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.

A holiday cottage break in October is also kinder on your wallet, as accommodation prices are much cheaper than in the peak season. You will also find many of the popular cottages that are solidly booked throughout the main summer are available in October so you can have your pick of the best.

Check out some great Cheap October deals across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland below.

 

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Galatea in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire, North East England

Galatea, Whitby Lighthouse

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Galatea self catering accommodation in Whitby Lighthouse, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Galatea is close to the beach. Prices at Galatea start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galatea


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Garden Ideal for a romantic break Easy walking close by

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

Breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Claremorris is close to the beach. Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Elmhurst Cottage in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire, South West England

Elmhurst Cottage, Lower Quinton

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Elmhurst Cottage self catering accommodation in Lower Quinton, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Elmhurst Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elmhurst Cottage start from £1632 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elmhurst Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Church Cottage in Burford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Church Cottage, Burford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Church Cottage self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Church Cottage start from £942 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Calcot Peak Barn in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire, South West England

Calcot Peak Barn, Crickley Barrow

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Calcot Peak Barn self catering accommodation in Crickley Barrow, Gloucestershire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Calcot Peak Barn start from £747 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calcot Peak Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Planters Studio in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire, Central England

The Planters Studio, Eastleach Downs

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

The Planters Studio self catering accommodation in Eastleach Downs, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Planters Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Planters Studio start from £455 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Planters Studio


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Dove Cottage in St Merryn, Cornwall, South West England

Dove Cottage, St Merryn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Dove Cottage self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 6. 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. Prices at Dove Cottage start from £374 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dove Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the October

If you want to get away this October 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 October 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.

 

October Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your October 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 October?

Whether you are heading away for a October weekend break, short break or holiday there are still lots of things to do and see, whatever the weather.

Traditionally October 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 October.

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