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

Limavady, Lough Foyle
Breaks in County DerryIreland-North
Limavady self catering accommodation in Lough Foyle, County Derry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Limavady is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Limavady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Limavady start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Limavady

Cornflower, Portholland
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Cornflower self catering accommodation in Portholland, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cornflower start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornflower

Elk Cottage, Glassonby
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Elk Cottage self catering accommodation in Glassonby, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Elk Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Elk Cottage start from £372 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elk Cottage

The Owl, Pelynt
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
The Owl self catering accommodation in Pelynt, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Owl does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Owl start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Owl

Rose and Crown House, Chipping Campden
Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England
Rose and Crown House self catering accommodation in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rose and Crown House start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose and Crown House

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne
Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North
Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains
Breaks in County TyroneIreland-North
Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omagh start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh

1 Kings Cottages, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
1 Kings Cottages self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 1 Kings Cottages is close to the beach. Prices at 1 Kings Cottages start from £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Kings Cottages

Edinburgh House, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Edinburgh House self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edinburgh House start from £725 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Edinburgh House customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Edinburgh House

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter
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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