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

Apple Tree Cottage, Bideford
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Apple Tree Cottage in South West 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 and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Apple Tree Cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage

30 Front Street, Binham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
30 Front Street in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 30 Front Street does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 30 Front Street start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 30 Front Street customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 30 Front Street

Bay Dreams, Woolacombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Bay Dreams in South West 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 . Bay Dreams is close to the beach. Prices at Bay Dreams start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bay Dreams

Hazel Cottage, Ilfracombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Hazel Cottage in South West 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. Activities close by include horse riding . Hazel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hazel Cottage start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazel Cottage

Exmoor Cottage, Umberleigh
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Exmoor Cottage self catering accommodation in Umberleigh, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Exmoor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Exmoor Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Exmoor Cottage

4 bedroom holiday home, Wells
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
4 bedroom holiday home in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 4 bedroom holiday home start from £1285 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom holiday home

3 bedroom holiday home, Blairgowrie
Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland
3 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £183 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home

Heronmere, Horning
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Heronmere in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Heronmere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heronmere start from £542 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Heronmere customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Heronmere

Church House, Thorpeness
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Church House self catering accommodation in Thorpeness, Suffolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Church House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Church House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church House start from £389 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church House

The White House, Croyde
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
The White House in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. The White House is close to the beach. The White House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The White House start from £1410 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The White House
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 9963 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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