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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Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Fanad in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Fanad, Fanad Head

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Fanad self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanad is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fanad start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanad


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


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

Coombe Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, South West England

Coombe Cottage, Salcombe

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Coombe Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Coombe Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Coombe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner Games room Coombe Cottage Customer Feedback and Reviews

Sneem in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Sneem start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrick is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrick start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


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

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

Breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Carneggan Barn in Lanteglos, Cornwall, South West England

Carneggan Barn, Lanteglos

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Carneggan Barn self catering accommodation in Lanteglos, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carneggan Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carneggan Barn start from £467 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carneggan Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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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