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A living room with a gray couch and patterned armchair facing a television near windows at 6 Mill Wharf in Berwick-upon-Tweed
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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An immaculate second floor apartment situated in Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon Tweed, Northumberland. Open-plan living. Views of harbour. WiFi. (Ref. 955725)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

  • 10% off - Fri 8th Aug to 15th Aug 2025

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £352

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Front entrance of a brick and white house with a grey door and small garden behind a black wrought iron fence at Stablefold in York
23
York, North Yorkshire, YO24
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A homely, semi-detached cottage set on the outskirts of the city of York. Open-plan living. City centre 1 mile. Views towards York Racecourse. (Ref. 964600)

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

3 nights from Mon 6th Oct £504

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A patio with table chairs and umbrella next to steps leading to a room with open glass doors at No1 The Lodge Acton near Bishops Castle
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Acton near Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, SY9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A single-storey, wood-cladded eco lodge resting in Acton near Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Contemporary. Firepit. Set in woodlands. Ground-floor living. Romantic. Montgomery 12.6 miles; Ludlow 21.9 miles; Shrewsbury 24.8 miles. (Ref. 961030)

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

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £600

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A view of a gravel driveway with a wooden fence and a gate leading to green fields and a stone wall at Dairy Cottage in Staintondale
43
Staintondale, North York Moors National Park, YO13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A lovely Staintondale cottage, a barn conversion of real character and charm in this scattered village. Woodburner, spa bath, king-size bed - an ideal romantic retreat close to coast and country. Scarborough 8 miles. (Ref. 4601)

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

3 nights from Sat 20th Sep £447

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A cottage with a gravel driveway at The Hay Loft in Craven Arms
32
Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Part of a stone built barn conversion set near the town of Craven Arms in Shropshire. Juliet balcony with countryside views. En-suite. Craven Arms 2 miles. (Ref. 963230)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £400

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A brick cottage with a tiled roof and green door next to a gravel driveway and trees at Lizzies Cottage in Horncastle
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Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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An idyllic cottage resting within the village of Fulletby near Horncastle. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Lincoln 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1018898)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Tue 16th Sep £266

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A stone exterior wall with green framed windows and a sliding glass door next to a garden bed and outdoor seating area at Temperance Croft Wadshelf near Chesterfield
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Wadshelf near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Temperance Croft is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Wadshelf in Derbyshire which is ideal for couples. Chatsworth 5.4 miles; Bakewell 8.3 miles; Matlock 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1155313)

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

3 nights from Sun 28th Sep £297

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A stone building with a dark tiled roof and wooden door with a small sign above at The Stables in Ashbourne
18
Ashbourne, Peak District, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A charming detached property situated near the market town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Ashbourne 8.7 miles. (Ref. 998284)

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

3 nights from Mon 13th Oct £274

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A stone house with a sloped roof behind a wall and a garden with trees and a potted tree with red leaves at Old Kiln Cottage Kirkbean near New Abbey
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Kirkbean near New Abbey, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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This private cottage is a perfect romantic retreat in Kirkbean near New Abbey, Scotland. Woodburning stove. WiFi. New Abbey 4.5 miles; Dumfries 11.7 miles; Castle Douglas 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1027035)

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

3 nights from Mon 29th Sep £340

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A stone building with a red door and hanging flower baskets next to a wooden gate with a sign for free range eggs at The Old Chapel in Crich
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Crich, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Converted chapel. One en-suite bedroom. Private patio with furniture. Woodburning stove. Crich 3.3 miles. Matlock 4 miles. (Ref. 924332)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov was £394 £332

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A single-story stone house with a gray door and two large windows next to a driveway with plants and trees at Hockerley Cottage in Whaley Bridge
16
Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A detached annexe found at the head of the picturesque Peak Forest Canal in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Smart TV with Sonos speaker. Private garden. Romantic retreat. New Mills 3.3 miles; Chapel-en-le-Frith 4.2 miles; Buxton 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1053651)

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

3 nights from Mon 1st Sep £364

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The Shooting Folly - 988985 - photo 1
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Cheswardine, Shropshire, TF9
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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Outstanding holiday home. A beautiful folly building set in delightful English countryside. Romantic and welcoming, with a cedar hot tub too. A real gem and one we love! (Ref. 988985)

  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Tue 23rd Sep £416

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Stone house with green door and windows behind wooden fence and grass at Waedog Bach in Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala
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Rhos-y-Gwaliau near Bala, Gwynedd, LL23
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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A delightful cottage attached to the owner's farmhouse, on a working sheep and beef farm, in the hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. Superb romantic retreat with original features. Parking. WiFi. Bala 2 miles. (Ref. 938197)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from Sun 7th Sep £317

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A small stone patio with a round table and chairs next to a wooden bench outside a stone house at Tiddlers Cottage in Uploders near Bridport
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Uploders near Bridport, Dorset, DT6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This attractive, one-bedroom cottage resides in Uploders near Bridport, Dorset. Enclosed garden. Romantic. In an AONB. Close to amenities. West Bay 5 miles; Lyme Regis 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1117867)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from Tue 16th Sep £392

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The exterior entrance of a house with a white door a white conservatory enclosed by a black metal gate at Southpoint in Bridlington
24
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A spacious ground floor apartment in Bridlington. Off-road parking. Woodburner. En-suite bedrooms. Sea views. Filey 10 miles; Scarborough 20 miles. (Ref. 993191)

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

3 nights from Sat 22nd Nov £417

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An outdoor scene with gravel driveway trees and a white house with a red roof at Low Grounds Cottage Harome near Helmsley
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Harome near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Low Grounds Cottage, a wonderful holiday bungalow resting just outside Harome, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Rural location. Private driveway. Kirkbymoorside 6 miles; Pickering 13.1 miles; Thirsk 17.7 miles; York 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1153174)

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

3 nights from Tue 30th Sep £442

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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★

    Perfect

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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 Tue 2nd Sep £702

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A stone building with multiple windows a door and a grass lawn at The Haven in Norham
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Norham, Northumberland, TD15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Haven, a nicely-presented holiday home near the charming village of Norham in Northumberland. Near the National Park. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Berwick-upon-Tweed 3.7 miles. (Ref. 1157241)

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

3 nights from Mon 29th Sep £362

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Little Barn - 1172562 - photo 1
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33
Trefonen, Shropshire, SY10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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Little Barn is a gorgeous, stone period cottage situated in the rural village of Trefonen, Shropshire, enjoying a toasty woodburning stove and a Smart TV. Oswestry 2.9 miles; Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 10.6 miles; Shrewsbury 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1172562)

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

3 nights from Tue 2nd Sep £319

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A stone house with wooden fence and wisteria flowers hanging from the roof at Little Orchard in Ashburton Down near Ashburton
45
Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park, TQ13
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A delightful, two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon. Pet-friendly. In National Park. Countryside views. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.1 miles; Torquay 14.3 miles; Plymouth 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1112988)

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

3 nights from Sun 9th Nov £482

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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!