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

2 bedroom apartment, Appledore
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
2 bedroom apartment in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £370 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment

Red Mill, Reedham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Red Mill in East England has a 2 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: Detached Garden . Prices at Red Mill start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Red Mill customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Red Mill

Old Police House, Marazion
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Old Police House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Old Police House is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Old Police House start from £1576 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Police House

Ivy Cottage, Binham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Ivy Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Ivy Cottage start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Ivy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Ivy Cottage

Wagtails, Blythburgh
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Wagtails 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 and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at Wagtails start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wagtails

Dairy Cottage, Roughton
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Roughton, Norfolk sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £63 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Dairy Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Dairy Cottage

2 bedroom cottage, Glenrothes
Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland
2 bedroom cottage 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: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £350 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage

Two The Crescent, Cromer
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Two The Crescent in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 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. Two The Crescent is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Two The Crescent start from £925 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Two The Crescent customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Two The Crescent

2 bedroom lodge, Dulverton
Breaks in SomersetSouth West England
2 bedroom lodge in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at 2 bedroom lodge start from £355 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom lodge

Grays Cottage, Stiffkey
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Grays Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Grays Cottage is close to the beach. Grays Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grays Cottage start from £470 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Grays Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Grays Cottage
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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