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

Larchfield Chalet 2, Strathpeffer
Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland
Larchfield Chalet 2 self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Larchfield Chalet 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Larchfield Chalet 2 start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Larchfield Chalet 2

Brambles, Lostwithiel
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Brambles self catering accommodation in Lostwithiel, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Brambles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brambles start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brambles

Number 5, Bodfari
Breaks in DenbighshireNorth Wales
Number 5 self catering accommodation in Bodfari, Denbighshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Number 5 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 5 start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 5

The Summerhouse, Bembridge
Breaks in Isle of WightSouth East England
The Summerhouse self catering accommodation in Bembridge, Isle of Wight sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Summerhouse start from £423 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Summerhouse

Ty Hir, Mold
Breaks in ClwydNorth Wales
Ty Hir self catering accommodation in Mold, Clwyd sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ty Hir start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Hir

Tulip Tree Cottage, Turnditch
Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England
Tulip Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Turnditch, Derbyshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tulip Tree Cottage start from £477 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tulip Tree Cottage

Tober Eile, Ferns
Breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Tober Eile self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Tober Eile does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tober Eile start from £389 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tober Eile

Even Tide, Schull
Breaks in County CorkIreland South
Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide

Millside Chase, Chirnside
Breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland
Millside Chase self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Millside Chase start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millside Chase

The Old Bull Stall, Penselwood
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
The Old Bull Stall self catering accommodation in Penselwood, Somerset sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Old Bull Stall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Old Bull Stall start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Bull Stall
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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