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A stone building with solar panels on the roof and a large glass entrance at Newton View in Embleton
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5
Embleton, Northumberland, NE66
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This contemporary first floor apartment sits on North Farm, near the Northumberland village of Embleton. Open-plan living accommodation. On fringes of Northumberland Coast AONB. Swimming pool on-site. (Ref. 970137)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Thu 10th Sep
for 3 nights was £529 From £422

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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
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5
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

Wed 9th Sep
for 3 nights From £284

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A house with stone walls and multiple windows at The Corner Cottage in Gloucester
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5
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 driveway with a wooden gate and two houses with gray roofs surrounded by trees at Hurdwick Lodge in Tavistock
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5
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

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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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5

Holiday Park

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

Last booked 7 hours ago
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A house with a gravel front yard at Rowan Cottage in Boston
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5
Mareham-Le-Fen, Lincolnshire, PE22
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

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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 three blue sofas a wooden coffee table a glass dining table with six chairs a television and large windows at Park Road Apartment in Pateley Bridge
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5
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This enchanting two-storey apartment is nestled within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, perfect for outdoor exploration and natural wonder. Amenities within walking distance. Ripon 11.5 miles; Harrogate 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1026446)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Wed 9th Sep
for 3 nights From £583

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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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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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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
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5
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

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor area with stone buildings and a tree at Orcaber Farm Barn in Lancaster
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5
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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A stone building with arched windows and a staircase with a railing on a grassy hill at Bishops Retreat in Ventnor
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5
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This superb, ground-floor church-conversion rests in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Near amenities. Open-plan. Close to beach. Newport 12 miles; Cowes 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1087994)

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

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Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights From £681

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A white house with a red door and detached garage on a gravel driveway with green lawn and trees at Yew Tree House Enniscorthy County Wexford
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Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Y21 R
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautiful farmhouse resting in Ballinure, County Wexford. Woodburning stove. Large garden. Pet-friendly. Wexford 18.8 miles; Waterford 36.2 miles. (Ref. 1107088)

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

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights was £696 From £589

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A large two-story house with a black front door and balcony above it at Beachcomber in Ballycastle
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5
Ballycastle, County Antrim, BT54
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful ground-floor property resting in the bustling town of Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. Open-plan living. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Flexible sleeping arrangements. Nearby beach. Ballintoy 6.3 miles; Armoy 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1067997)

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

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights From £686

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Exterior of a stone house with a white door and two windows with potted plants outside at 1 Town Head in Longnor
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5
Longnor, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This romantic holiday cottage can be found in the charming village of Longnor in Staffordshire. Peak District National Park. Pet-friendly. Multi-fuel stove. Buxton 6.8 miles; Bakewell 9.3 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 21.9 miles (Ref. 1058320)

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

Mon 14th Sep
for 3 nights From £414

Last booked 8 hours ago
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An outdoor area with a stone house and a planter at Orcaber Farmhouse Lancaster
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5
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

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A single story black wooden building with a white door and window surrounded by grass and gravel at Puffin Lodge in Port Isaac
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5
Port Isaac, Cornwall, PL29
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A splendid two-bedroom timber lodge resting in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Near a beach. Pet-friendly. Private parking. Polzeath 5.9 miles; Padstow 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1089253)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights was £820 From £398

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A house with a patio area and a wooden gazebo on a lawn at Royal Oak House in Motcombe
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5
Motcombe, Dorset, SP7
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Royal Oak House is a striking detached house with a heated swimming pool, barbecue, and 2-acre garden, located in the village of Motcombe in Dorset. Shaftesbury 3.3 miles; Stonehenge 22.9 miles; Salisbury 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1060629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 14th Sep
for 3 nights From £2020

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A living room with a coffee table and blue sofas at The Forge in Castleton, Peak District
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5
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Forge is a delightful cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire, featuring three bedrooms, a woodburning stove, EV charging, and an enclosed courtyard garden. Castleton 0.1 miles; Tideswell 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1195719)

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

Mon 14th Sep
for 3 nights From £929

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A stone building with a black metal gate and stone pillars in front at Belle Vue in Hay on Wye Herefordshire
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5
Hay on Wye, Herefordshire, Brecon Beacons National Park, HR3
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £1513

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A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table overlooking trees houses and a lake at Lauron's View in Bowness On Windermere
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5
Bowness On Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Lauron's View, a delightful house in Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, set within the Lake District National Park and offering stunning elevated balcony views. Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles. (Ref. 1042150)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 14th Nov
for 3 nights From £827

Last booked 2 days ago
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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!