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

Killimer, Killimer
Breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Killimer self catering accommodation in Killimer, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killimer start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killimer

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort

16 Courtenay Street, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
16 Courtenay Street self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 16 Courtenay Street start from £538 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Courtenay Street

Holly Grove, Kelynack
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Holly Grove self catering accommodation in Kelynack, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Holly Grove does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Holly Grove start from £392 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Grove

Memorial Cottage, Hope Valley
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Memorial Cottage self catering accommodation in Hope Valley, Derbyshire sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Memorial Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Memorial Cottage

Anchor Ley, Torcross
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Anchor Ley self catering accommodation in Torcross, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Anchor Ley is close to the beach. Anchor Ley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Anchor Ley start from £468 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Anchor Ley customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Anchor Ley

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

4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments, Kingsbridge
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments self catering accommodation in Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments is close to the beach. Prices at 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 4 Thurlestone Rock Apartments

Harbourfield, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Harbourfield self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Harbourfield is close to the beach. Prices at Harbourfield start from £557 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Harbourfield customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Harbourfield

Woodlands Cottage, Grampound Road
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Woodlands Cottage self catering accommodation in Grampound Road, Cornwall sleeps 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. Prices at Woodlands Cottage start from £299 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodlands 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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