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

Sunshine Cottage, Liscannor
Breaks in County ClareIreland West
Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare 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. Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage

Pen Y Gaer, Llannefydd
Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales
Pen Y Gaer self catering accommodation in Llannefydd, Conwy 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 Pen Y Gaer start from £331 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pen Y Gaer

Wayside Cottage, Shepton Beauchamp
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
Wayside Cottage self catering accommodation in Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Wayside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wayside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wayside Cottage

New Terrace, Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England
New Terrace self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . New Terrace does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Terrace start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Terrace

4 Bell Heights Apartments, Kenmare
Breaks in County KerryIreland South
4 Bell Heights Apartments self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Bell Heights Apartments start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bell Heights Apartments

The East Wing, Bettisfield
Breaks in ShropshireWest England
The East Wing self catering accommodation in Bettisfield, Shropshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The East Wing does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The East Wing start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The East Wing

Elan Valley, Rhayader
Breaks in PowysMid Wales
Elan Valley self catering accommodation in Rhayader, Powys sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Elan Valley start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elan Valley

Bay View, Ulverston
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Bay View self catering accommodation in Ulverston, Cumbria sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bay View start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay View

Solent Heights, Ryde
Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England
Solent Heights self catering accommodation in Ryde, Isle of Wight sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Solent Heights start from £474 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Solent Heights

27 Allt Mor, Aviemore
Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland
27 Allt Mor self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 27 Allt Mor start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 27 Allt Mor
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 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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