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An exterior view of a two story house with solar panels on the roof surrounded by grass and trees at Coombe Place House in Meonstoke
72
Meonstoke, South Downs National Park, SO32
  • Sleeps15
  • Bedrooms8
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A grand, eight-bedroom home resting in Meonstoke, Hampshire. Countryside views. In AONB. Pet-friendly. Large. Open fire. Close to amenities. Droxford 1.7 miles; New Alresford 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1124828)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £1785

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A stone and plaster house with a paved path and gravel garden beds with shrubs and picnictable at Hare Barn in Lifton
33
Lifton, Devon, PL16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Hare Barn is an impressive, five-bedroom abode in Broadwoodwidger near Lifton, Devon. Shared games room. Dog-friendly.Near Dartmoor National Park. Launceston 8 miles. (Ref. 1129723)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £1041

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A house with a porch and garden at Six Apples Wethersfield near Finchingfield
69
Wethersfield near Finchingfield, Essex, CM7
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Six Apples is a beautiful, pet-friendly barn conversion in Wethersfield near Finchingfield, Essex, boasting an enclosed garden and heated swimming pool. Finchingfield 2.8 miles; Great Bardfield 3.6 miles; Braintree 7.2 miles. (Ref. 1195905)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £1040

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A white two-story house with a gray roof and a green garage door with a green gate outside at Thrushel Cottage in Lifton
19
Lifton, Devon, PL16
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming detached cottage nestled in the quiet village of Lifton in Devon. Open fire. Idyllic location. Dog-friendly. Launceston 5.5 miles; Tavistock 9.8 miles; Okehampton 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1062229)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £380

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A house with a deck and garden at Cheri in Southerness
25
Southerness, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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This lovely lodge sits on the lovely Southerness Holiday Park in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Open-plan living. En-suite. Excellent on-site facilities. (Ref. 947457)

  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £362

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A brick house with a tiled roof and a patio with outdoor seating overlooking a lawn at 85A Braybrooke Road in Desborough
49
Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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85A Braybrooke Road is a stylish, detached holiday home resting in the town of Desborough, Northamptonshire, with a hot tub, a Smart TV, and a sauna. Rushton 3 miles; Kettering 7.1 miles; Northampton 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1165047)

  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 11th Sep
for 3 nights From £1825

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An outdoor area with grass a small wooden building with chairs and a table under an umbrella at Norbank Garden Studio in Bressingham
20
Bressingham, Norfolk, IP22
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, ground floor, detached studio in Bressingham village, on Norfolk/Suffolk border. Bright and welcoming accommodation. Private patio overlooking large, shared lawned garden. Village shop 10 mins walk. Great for walkers. (Ref. 918682)

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

Fri 11th Sep
for 3 nights From £301

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An exterior view of a two-story house with six windows and a stone wall in front at Scales Cottage in Lorton near Cockermouth
38
Lorton near Cockermouth, Lake District, CA13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A delightful three bedroom renovated cottage in the Vale of Lorton, with a woodburning stove. The ideal property for friends, families and walkers to explore the local area. (Ref. 972335)

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

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £531

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A stone house with a blue door and bay windows by a gravel driveway at Metcalfe House in Compton Dundon
85
Compton Dundon, Somerset, TA11
  • Sleeps17
  • Bedrooms7
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Metcalfe House, a beautiful house resting in the village of Compton Dundon in Somerset, close to a shop, a pub, and with pet-friendly accommodation. Street 2.7 miles; Glastonbury 4.8 miles; Yeovil 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1154930)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £1770

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An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and table near a small cabin with woven fences around it at Bumble's Retreat in Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds
20
Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Bumbles Retreat is a delightful shepherds hut resting in the countryside of Whepstead near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Couples’ retreat. Close to pub. Bury St Edmunds 5.8 miles; Cambridge 31.8 miles. (Ref. 1149912)

  • Pets go free
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £284

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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
38
Austwick near Settle, Yorkshire Dales - South, LA2
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Barn, a delightful pet-friendly barn conversion nestled near Austwick in North Yorkshire, boasts a woodburning stove, an enclosed garden. Settle 5 miles (Ref. 1199056)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sat 14th Nov
for 3 nights From £426

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
26
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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

Fri 9th Oct
for 3 nights From £350

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A driveway with a wooden gate and two houses with gray roofs surrounded by trees at Hurdwick Lodge in Tavistock
59
Tavistock, Devon, PL19
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This fantastic, four-bedroom holiday lodge rests in Tavistock, Devon. Bedrooms with en-suites. Near a National Park. Smart TVs. Okehampton 16.1 miles; Plymouth 16.3 miles. (Ref. 1085909)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights From £959

Last booked 9 hours ago
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A house with stone walls and multiple windows at The Corner Cottage in Gloucester
23
Wotton-Under-Edge, Cotswolds, GL12
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

The Corner Cottage is a charming detached holiday home in Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, with an enclosed courtyard and cosy interiors. Badminton 8.9 miles; Tetbury 10.7 miles; Bath 22.1 miles; Cheltenham 28.2 miles. (Ref. 1191911)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 14th Sep
for 3 nights From £511

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A house with a gravel front yard at Rowan Cottage in Boston
43
Mareham-Le-Fen, Lincolnshire, PE22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Rowan Cottage is a lovely, dog-friendly, single-storey cottage in Mareham-le-Fen, Lincolnshire, featuring table football, off-road parking, and a garden. Horncastle 6 miles; Skegness 21.4 miles; Lincoln 29.2 miles. (Ref. 1201854)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 11th Sep
for 3 nights From £538

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A living room with a large window with striped curtains a gray sofa with cushions two orange chairs a television on a glass stand and a small glass side table at Holly Cottage in Keswick
21
Keswick, Lake District, CA12
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, mid-terrace cottage nestled in Keswick, Cumbria. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Near a lake. Bassenthwaite 6.8 miles, Ullswater 16.3 miles; Cockermouth 12 miles. (Ref. 1018016)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 7th Sep
for 3 nights From £587

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A brick townhouse with a red front door and small bushes along the front at Sunny Bay in The Bay near Filey
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The Bay near Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A first floor apartment situated near to the town of Filey in North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Ideal for couples. Juliet balcony. Pet-friendly. Scarborough 7.5 miles; Bridlington 11 miles. (Ref. 920954)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 11th Sep
for 3 nights was £352 From £302

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An outdoor area with a stone house and a planter at Orcaber Farmhouse Lancaster
46
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farmhouse, a wonderful home on the outskirts of Austwick and Yorkshire Dales National Park, boasts serene views, hot tub and woodburning stove. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.6 miles; Skipton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1199058)

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

Mon 21st Sep
for 3 nights From £879

Last booked 2 days ago
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The exterior front view of a two-story semi-detached house with a paved driveway and flower planters at Trelowen in St Issey near Padstow
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35
St Issey near Padstow, Cornwall, PL27
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A lovely, semi-detached holiday home resting in St Issey near Wadebridge, Cornwall. Garden. Washing machine. Off-road parking. Padstow 4.3 miles; Newquay 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1102426)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 11th Sep
for 3 nights was £747 From £677

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A house with stone walls and a garden next to a curved road at Ling Fell Cottage in Backbarrow
28
Backbarrow, Lake District, LA12
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming semi-detached cottage in the village of Backbarrrow in the Lake District National Park. Conservatory. Countryside views. Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles. (Ref. 971558)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 13th Sep
for 3 nights From £446

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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!