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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Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cobh start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall, South West England

Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Solebay Cottage self catering accommodation in Pendeen Lighthouse, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Solebay Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Solebay Cottage start from £274 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solebay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Turtledove Hideaway in near Whitchurch, Shropshire, West England

Turtledove Hideaway, near Whitchurch

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Turtledove Hideaway self catering accommodation in near Whitchurch, Shropshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Turtledove Hideaway does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Turtledove Hideaway start from £525 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Turtledove Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

Breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carlingford start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by

Hillside Cottage in Swerford, Oxfordshire, Central England

Hillside Cottage, Swerford

Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England

Hillside Cottage self catering accommodation in Swerford, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £860 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cotswold Cottage in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire, South West England

Cotswold Cottage, Coln St Aldwyns

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Cotswold Cottage self catering accommodation in Coln St Aldwyns, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cotswold Cottage start from £1277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cotswold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Quillet in Portmellon, Cornwall, South West England

The Quillet, Portmellon

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Quillet self catering accommodation in Portmellon, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Quillet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Quillet start from £357 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quillet


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

Toll House in Nether Stowey, Somerset, South West England

Toll House, Nether Stowey

Breaks in SomersetSouth West England

Toll House self catering accommodation in Nether Stowey, Somerset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toll House is close to the beach. Prices at Toll House start from £228 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toll House


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Roosters Retreat in Lamorna, Cornwall, South West England

Roosters Retreat, Lamorna

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Roosters Retreat self catering accommodation in Lamorna, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Roosters Retreat does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roosters Retreat start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roosters Retreat


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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