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.

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.
Start your October Self Catering Break search

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane

Aghabullogue, The Lee Valley
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Aghabullogue self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aghabullogue start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghabullogue

9 Dart Marina, Dartmouth
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
9 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dartmouth, Devon sleeps 4. This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Prices at 9 Dart Marina start from £899 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 9 Dart Marina customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 9 Dart Marina

Dugort, Achill Island
Breaks in County MayoIreland-West
Dugort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort

Breakwater, Bude
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Breakwater self catering accommodation in Bude, Cornwall sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Breakwater is close to the beach. Breakwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Breakwater start from £789 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breakwater

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast
Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £285 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lauragh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh

Badgers, Thurlestone
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Badgers self catering accommodation in Thurlestone, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Badgers is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Badgers start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Badgers

Lower Garrick, Port Isaac
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Lower Garrick self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Lower Garrick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Garrick start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Garrick

Verity Cottage, Padstow
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Verity Cottage self catering accommodation in Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Verity Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Verity Cottage start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Verity Cottage
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.
Holiday Cottages North Devon
Holiday Cottages North Cornwall
Holiday Cottages South Cornwall
Holiday Cottages Dorset
Holiday Cottages Somerset
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 9963 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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