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

The Quarter Deck, Aldeburgh
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
The Quarter Deck in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . The Quarter Deck is close to the beach. Prices at The Quarter Deck start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Quarter Deck

Hazel Croft, Goonhavern
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Hazel Croft self catering accommodation in Goonhavern, 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 . Hazel Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Croft start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Croft

The Granary, Tawstock
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
The Granary in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Granary is close to the beach. The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle

Foxhill Barn Cottage, Naunton
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Foxhill Barn Cottage self catering accommodation in Naunton, Oxfordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf . Foxhill Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxhill Barn Cottage start from £703 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxhill Barn Cottage

Pier View, Southwold
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Pier View in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Pier View is close to the beach. Prices at Pier View start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pier View

Top Step Cottage, Aldeburgh
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Top Step Cottage in East England has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Top Step Cottage is close to the beach. Prices at Top Step Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Top Step Cottage

6 Clement Scott Mews, Cromer
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
6 Clement Scott Mews in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 6 Clement Scott Mews is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at 6 Clement Scott Mews start from £327 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 6 Clement Scott Mews customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 6 Clement Scott Mews

Nantewas Studio, Lamorna
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Nantewas Studio self catering accommodation in Lamorna, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Nantewas Studio does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nantewas Studio start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nantewas Studio

The Old Rectory, Barnstaple
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
The Old Rectory self catering accommodation in Barnstaple, Devon sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The Old Rectory is close to the beach. Prices at The Old Rectory start from £895 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Rectory
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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