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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Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

Craiglure in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Craiglure, Gatehouse of Fleet

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Craiglure self catering accommodation in Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Craiglure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craiglure start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craiglure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The School House in Dacre, Cumbria, North West England

The School House, Dacre

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The School House self catering accommodation in Dacre, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The School House start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The School House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Longhouse in St Keverne, Cornwall, South West England

Longhouse, St Keverne

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Longhouse self catering accommodation in St Keverne, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Longhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Longhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Longhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Fettlers Cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, North West England

Fettlers Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Fettlers Cottage self catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Fettlers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fettlers Cottage start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fettlers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Holly Tree Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Holly Tree Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Holly Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire 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. Prices at Holly Tree Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Holly Tree Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cornfield Lodge in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cornfield Lodge, Northallerton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cornfield Lodge self catering accommodation in Northallerton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cornfield Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornfield Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Acorns in Maxey, Cambridgeshire, East England

Acorns, Maxey

Breaks in CambridgeshireEast England

Acorns self catering accommodation in Maxey, Cambridgeshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Acorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Acorns start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Acorns


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly

Lerryn Apartment in Pimperne, Dorset, South West England

Lerryn Apartment, Pimperne

Breaks in DorsetSouth West England

Lerryn Apartment self catering accommodation in Pimperne, Dorset sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Lerryn Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lerryn Apartment start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lerryn Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Transvaal House in Durness, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Transvaal House, Durness

Breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Transvaal House self catering accommodation in Durness, Sutherland sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Transvaal House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Transvaal House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Transvaal House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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