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

Broad Downs Farmhouse, Malborough
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Broad Downs Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 12. This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Broad Downs Farmhouse start from £3890 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broad Downs Farmhouse

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains
Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East
Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh

Cushendall, Antrim Coast
Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall

Cider Press, Burford
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Cider Press self catering accommodation in Burford, Oxfordshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Cider Press start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cider Press

Westside Cottage, Cardinham
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Westside Cottage self catering accommodation in Cardinham, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Westside Cottage start from £343 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westside Cottage

Carrigtohill, Cork City
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill

Garden Cottage, Crohans
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Crohans, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Garden Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garden Cottage start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garden Cottage

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour
Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South
Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Prices at Dunmore East start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East

Court Lodge, Hillfield
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Court Lodge self catering accommodation in Hillfield, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at Court Lodge start from £1188 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Court Lodge customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Court Lodge
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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