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Short Autumn Breaks UK

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An outdoor pathway with flower pots leading to the entrance of a black wooden house at Closefield in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe
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Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary single-storey barn conversion resting rurally in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. In AONB. Countryside views. Stylish. Romantic. Whipsnade 4.4 miles; Dunstable 5 miles; Berkhamsted 8.6 miles; Watford 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1020743)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Tue 2nd Sep £432

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A single story cottage with two green doors two chimneys and a garden with a pathway and bushes at Braeface Cottage in Banknock near Bonnybridge
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Banknock near Bonnybridge, Falkirk, FK4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, single-storey cottage set in the village of Banknock, Stirlingshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Falkirk 8 miles; Stirling 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1132689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sun 5th Oct £474

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A living room with two sofas a wall-mounted TV a dining table set with glasses and plates and sunflowers on the table at Bodsela Bach in Nefyn
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Nefyn, Penrhyn Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), LL53
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A contemporary single-storey cottage resting in Boduan near Nefyn, Gwynedd. Open-plan. Enclosed courtyard. Romantic. Pwllheli 4.7 miles; Porthmadog 17.3 miles; Eryri National Park 40.6 miles. (Ref. 955781)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Fri 17th Oct was £585 £363

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A stone house with multiple windows a wooden front door and plants in front at Little Gables in Broadway
39
Broadway, Cotswolds, WR12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A wonderful Grade ll listed property dating back to the mid-16th century, situated in Broadway, Worcestershire. Three-bedrooms. Three floors. WiFi. Garden. Woodburning stove. Chipping Campden 4.7 miles; Evesham 7 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1091390)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £839

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A stone exterior house with small windows and a tiled roof at Churn Dash Cottage in Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse
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Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire, DE21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This delightful, single-storey barn conversion rests in Coxbench near Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire. Off-road parking. Hot tub. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Kilburn 2.4 miles; Derby 6 miles; Nottingham 13.1 miles; Peak District National Park 26.1 miles. (Ref. 1100100)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £793

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A brick patio area with potted plants and a wooden door at Bennett's Cottage in Oakham
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Oakham, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A homely cottage resting at the centre of Oakham in Rutland. Enclosed garden. Electric fire. Amenities in walking distance. WiFi. Leicester 19.6 miles; Nottingham 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1009616)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £371

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The exterior of a two story house with two black garage doors and a driveway at Bryn Derw Holiday Cottage in Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy
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Eglwysbach near Llanrwst and Conwy, Conwy, LL28
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A luxurious detached cottage, surrounded by countryside. Hot tub, woodburning stove, two en-suite bedrooms, media room, games room, conservatory. Stunning views. Conwy 7.8 miles. (Ref. 920258)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £839

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A gravel driveway in front of a building with large windows and a slate roof at The Courtyard - Hilltop Barn in Winterborne Zelston near Wareham
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Winterborne Zelston near Wareham, Dorset, DT11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A beautiful detached barn conversion situated in the lovely Dorset area of Winterborne Zelston near Wareham and Wimborne Minster. Underfloor heating. Countryside views. Character. Wareham 8.3 miles; Wimborne Minster 8.7 miles; Poole 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1058078)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

  • 5% off - Thu 1st May to 31st Jul 2025

3 nights from Sat 27th Sep was £840 £637

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A stone cottage with multiple windows and chimneys along a paved road at 8 Barney Mains Cottage in Haddington
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Haddington, East Lothian, EH41
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

2 Bed Cottage is a delightful stone-built property resting in the rural outskirts of Haddington, East Lothian. Off-road parking. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Aberlady 6.2 miles; North Berwick 8.9 miles; Edinburgh 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1114384)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sat 27th Sep £702

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A stack of lobster pots on a stone pier with a sandy shore and buildings in the background at Olton Hall @ Engine Shed in Whitby
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Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

An all-ground-floor apartment resting within the centre of the seaside town of Whitby. Pub within 0.1 miles. WiFi. Runswick Bay 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1002244)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov £563

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A stone entrance with a blue door and a wooden post supporting a roof at Macaw Cottages No 4A in Kirkby Stephen
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Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A superb reverse-level cottage set in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Ideal for couples. Open-plan. Great touring base. Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.5 miles; Barnard Castle 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1059544)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

  • 10% off - Fri 23rd May to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from Sun 21st Sep £366

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A rural landscape with a small white house near a lake and green fields with mountains in the background at Lough Island Reavy Cottage Kilcoo Mourne Mountains Newry County Down
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Kilcoo, Mourne Mountains, Newry, County Down, County Down, BT34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This detached cottage can be found in a secluded spot in Kilcoo, County Down in Northern Ireland. Woodburning stove. Views out to lough. Romantic getaway in the country. Castlewellan 3.7 miles; Downpatrick 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1011860)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sun 21st Sep £412

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An outdoor area with a hot tub near a stone building and a picnic table on grass at Upper House Barn Saddleworth in Delph
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Delph, Greater Manchester, OL3
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A lovely barn conversion based in the rural village of Delph within Greater Manchester. Open-plan. Hot tub. Great views. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Uppermill 1.3 miles; Oldham 3.7 miles. (Ref. 1018433)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £849

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A modern house with a spiral staircase and lawn at Huxham View and Annex in Stoke Canon
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Stoke Canon, Devon, EX4
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

This magnificent property rests on the outskirts of Stoke Canon, Devon. Hot tub. Bedrooms with en-suites. Smart TVs. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Exeter 3.2 miles; Brampford Speke 6.9 miles; Tiverton 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1138540)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from Tue 2nd Sep £2802

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A white stone cottage with a black roof and two red doors on a road at Pensarngerrig Rhydlewis
Offer
27
Rhydlewis, Ceredigion, SA44
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

Pensarngerrig is a detached cottage sitting in a rural location in the village of Rhydlewis, Sir Ceredigion. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Newcastle Emlyn 5.6 miles, Aberporth 7.1 miles. (Ref. 1091782)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

  • £109 off - Fri 13th Jun to 20th Jun 2025

3 nights from Sun 28th Sep £336

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Outdoor stairs leading up to a building with large windows and glass balconies with tiled roofs and surrounding greenery at A Stone's Throw in Downderry
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Downderry, Cornwall, PL11
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This stunning, first-floor apartment rests in Downderry, Cornwall. Sea views. Smart TV. Balcony. Pet-friendly. Looe 6 miles; Liskeard 9.6 miles; Polperro 10.6 miles; Plymouth 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1103428)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from Sun 28th Sep £423

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A multi-story brick building with multiple windows under a clear sky at Union Mill
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Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A stylish apartment in the award-winning Union Mill building, this immaculate property is ideal for families or couples and boasts long-range view of Whitby’s iconic Abbey. (Ref. 1015811)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Sun 28th Sep £408

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A small corrugated metal shepherds hut with steps leading to a door and two chairs with a table outside in a grassy garden at Godrevy Shepherds Hut in Angarrack near Hayle
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Angarrack near Hayle, Cornwall, TR27
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This quaint shepherd's hut sits in an idyllic location in Angarrack near Hayle, Cornwall. Off-road parking. On-site fishing. Romantic. Woodburning stove. St Ives 9.7 miles; Penzance 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1130239)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

3 nights from Sat 27th Sep £269

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A brick house with white windows and a white gate behind hedges and trees at Belle Vue in Mow Cop
29
Mow Cop, Cheshire, ST7
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Belle Vue is a delightful detached bungalow located in the village of Mow Cop in Cheshire. Single-storey. Private driveway. Close to shop and pub. Congleton 5.2 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 9.4 miles; Crewe 11.9 miles (Ref. 1152611)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sun 21st Sep £322

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A small green wooden hut with wheels on a paved area with grass around at The Herdsman Luxury Shepherds Hut Barnoldswick
40
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

This romantic single-storey shepherds hut rests in Barnoldswick, Lancashire. Rural. Far-reaching countryside views. Close to Yorkshire Dales National Park. Woodburning stove. Skipton 9.7 miles. (Ref. 1112932)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

3 nights from Tue 2nd Sep £295

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This selection of autumn short breaks in the UK offers an escape to the rolling countryside or exciting cities. Take a break from every day and watch the trees change colours as you sip a hot chocolate beside a roaring woodburning stove. With a great selection of destinations to choose from and interiors to suit all tastes, Autumn is an idyllic season for a short break, away from the crowds of Summer.

Why an Autumn Short Break?

A short break is something to look forward to and one that doesn't require you to book time off from work. Autumn enjoys a mild temperature, ideal for outdoor explorers and those looking for a bustling city trip with much to see and do. Wrap up in a scarf and admire the morning sunshine on your face and stroll along cobbled high streets to find rustic pubs serving mulled cider. Short Autumn Breaks in the UK is the perfect time to escape into a book you've been waiting to read and to snuggle up in a rustic sitting room, complete with exposed beams and a roaring fireplace.

Places to visit on a Short Autumn Break UK?

Once the tourists have emptied at the end of Summer, Cornwall and Devon make a blissful destination in Autumn, where you can paddle in clear waters and unwind on golden sands. What better than exploring the rugged coastline of Cornwall or surfing the waves without the bustle of crowds.

Put on your wellies and get out in nature with a break to the Cotswolds, or even a sweeping countryside getaway to the Yorkshire Dales. Also, be sure to check out hideaways in the Peak District to see Stately homes and wonderful fells. History lovers looking for a city break can spend the weekend in the cities with Roman history including Bath or Chester? For more inspiration, check out our UK Travel Guide.

Types of Autumn Short Breaks UK

For a memorable break, bring everyone together at a large holiday cottage, or treat yourself to a luxury cottage if you're celebrating an occasion. If you don't want to leave out your furry friend, then browse these dog-friendly holiday cottages so they can relish the countryside. At the end of a long week of work, cottages with hot tubs offer a recuperating getaway for all. No matter what your preference is, find the perfect autumn UK break for you!

Alternatively, browse this collection of UK short and weekend breaks to find a cottage to enjoy all year round!