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A green metal shepherd hut with two windows and an open door outdoor seating with cushions a fire pit and a barbecue at Shepherds Joy Kennerleigh near Cheriton Fitzpaine
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5
Kennerleigh near Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, EX17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Shepherds Joy is a delightful shepherd's hut, with a private hot tub, situated in the little countryside village of Cheriton Fitzpaine in Devon. Thorverton 9.2 miles; Crediton 5.3 miles; Tiverton 10.1 miles; Exeter 12 miles. (Ref. 1162533)

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

Tue 1st Sep
for 3 nights From $445

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A seating area with armchairs and a wooden table by large windows overlooking a marina with boats at 33 Dart Marina in Dartmouth
1 of 24
5
Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A bright and contemporary first-floor apartment set within the town of Dartmouth, Devon. Outstanding views. Open-plan living. Central location. Brixham 5.3 miles; Totnes 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1065857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sat 3rd Oct
for 3 nights From $1935

Last booked 2 days ago
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A corner with large windows overlooking a harbor with a telescope globes and a wooden chest at West Pier Cottage in Macduff
1 of 31
5
Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

West Pier Cottage, a lovely cottage resting in the coastal town of Macduff, Aberdeenshire, with a woodburning stove, and a superb location offering sea views. Banff 1.4 miles; Whitehills 4.4 miles; Portsoy 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1148074)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Tue 1st Sep
for 3 nights From $527

Last booked 2 days ago
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A brick house with sliding glass doors and a paved patio with lounge chairs and plants at Birch Cottage in Brundall
1 of 30
5
Brundall, Norfolk, NR13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An inviting, single-storey cottage resting in Brundall, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Cinema room. Enclosed garden. Acle 5.9 miles; Norwich 6.2 miles; Great Yarmouth 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1092403)

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

Sat 5th Sep
for 3 nights From $986

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A stone house with a patio and round wooden picnic table in a grassy yard at Cow Hill Laith Barn in Bolton-by-Bowland
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1 of 20
5
Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, BB7
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This beautiful detached barn conversion is located just outside of Bolton-by-Bowland, a pretty village nestled in the hills of the Ribble Valley. Clitheroe 7 miles. (Ref. 970084)

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

  • 5% off - Wed 3rd Jun to 31st Jul 2026

Fri 18th Dec
for 3 nights From $795

Last booked 2 days ago
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A wooden pod with a glass door on a deck in a grassy landscape at Heisgeir Sollas Isle Of North Uist
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5
Sollas, Isle Of North Uist, Western Isles, HS6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Heisgeir is a luxury, studio-style pod located in Sollas on the Isle of North Uist, Scotland. Smart TV. Rural. Romantic. Wine cooler. Stunning countryside views. Malacleit 1.2 miles; Lochmaddy 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1146451)

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

Sun 6th Sep
for 3 nights From $499

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A living room with grey sofas a wood stove under a mounted TV and a wooden console table at Coeden Bach in Burry Port
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1 of 27
5
Burry Port, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA16
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-presented cottage based in the harbour town of Burry Port along the South West Wales coastline. Pet friendly. Hot tub. Kidwelly 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1000713)

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

Fri 4th Sep
for 3 nights From $681

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The exterior of a white house with a tiled roof two blue benches and a blue table on a stone patio at Sea View in Mevagissey
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5
Mevagissey, Cornwall, PL26
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A well-positioned, three-bedroom home resting in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Stunning sea views. Close to amenities and the beach. Family and pet-friendly. Ground-floor accommodation. Enclosed patio. St Austell 5.9 miles; Truro 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1112178)

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

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights From $728

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A living room with a sofa and coffee table at Beach House in Stranraer
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5
Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Beach House is a contemporary, open-plan abode situated along the coast in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, enjoying sea views and a woodburning stove. Portpatrick 6.6 miles; Newton Stewart 25.4 miles. (Ref. 1128161)

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

Mon 14th Sep
for 3 nights From $575

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A single story house with white walls and green trim with bushes and grass in front at Drumore House Laddan near Carrigart County Donegal
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5
Laddan near Carrigart, County Donegal, F92 F
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Drumore House is a charming bungalow with a view of Mulroy Bay in Laddan, County Donegal. Stunning views. Enclosed garden. Rural location. Beach nearby. Letterkenny 22.2 miles. (Ref. 1142333)

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

Sun 13th Sep
for 3 nights From $695

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A small wooden cabin with a porch and hot tub outside at Otters Holt in Winston near Staindrop
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5
Winston near Staindrop, County Durham, DL2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Otters Holt, a fabulous, single-story lodge located in Winston near Staindrop, County Durham. Open-plan. Hot tub. Smart TV. Beautiful views. Pet friendly. Private parking. Barnard Castle 7.2 miles; Durham 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1082439)

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

Sat 5th Sep
for 3 nights From $633

Last booked 2 days ago
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A white house with chimneys on a grassy hill under a partly cloudy sky at Shepherds Retreat in Gortin
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1 of 31
5
Gortin, County Tyrone, BT79
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A neatly-presented bungalow situated within a large private forestry plantation, 10.9 miles from Gortin in Northern Ireland. Open fire. Conservatory. Countryside views. Plumbridge 14 miles. (Ref. 948615)

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

Sat 12th Sep
for 3 nights was $445 From $410

Last booked 2 days ago
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The front of a stone house with a white door and four windows surrounded by green bushes and a stone path leading to the door at Castle School House in Kidwelly
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1 of 29
5
Kidwelly, Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, SA17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

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

Fri 6th Nov
for 3 nights From $567

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor patio with a round table bench flower pots and a white door at Sunset View in Keelogues near Glenamaddy County Galway
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5
Keelogues near Glenamaddy, County Galway, 00
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful apartment located in Keelogues, near Creggs, in Ireland. Rural location. Country views. Pet-friendly. Creggs 5.6 miles; Williamstown 7.4 miles. (Ref. 1014863)

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

Sun 13th Sep
for 3 nights From $540

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An outdoor patio with a dining table and chairs next to a house surrounded by trees and overlooking the sea at Aelfor in Harlech
1 of 45
5
Harlech, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park, LL46
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Aelfor is a delightfully-spacious and contemporary cottage with a hot tub, exceptional countryside and far-reaching sea views, perched in Harlech, Gwynedd. Barmouth 10.2 miles; Porthmadog 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1113038)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Mon 28th Sep
for 3 nights From $1245

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The exterior of a brick house with a white door and an open white porch door with a black mailbox at 17 South Green Southwold
1 of 24
5
Southwold, Suffolk, IP18
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional cottage in a secluded location in Southwold in Suffolk. Family-friendly. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Welcome gift. Aldeburgh 17.9 miles; Woodbridge 27.8 miles; Felixstowe 39.3 miles. (Ref. 1117130)

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

Tue 1st Sep
for 3 nights From $875

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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
1 of 26
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

Mon 5th Oct
for 3 nights From $471

Last booked 2 days ago
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A coastal village with stone houses red roofs on a rocky shore near green hills at 49 Crovie Village Crovie near Gardenstown
1 of 36
5
Crovie near Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire, AB45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wonderful coastal location, yards from the sea! Pretty and characterful fisherman's cottage. Fabulous views. Peace and tranquillity. Warm and welcoming with stove. Gardenstown 1.6 miles. (Ref. 932561)

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

Sun 27th Sep
for 3 nights From $689

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A wooden deck with metal chairs and a table outside a cabin at 10 Thirlmere White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge
1 of 32
5

Holiday Park

White Cross Bay near Troutbeck Bridge, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This wonderful lodge is located on White Cross Bay Holiday Park in the village of Troutbeck Bridge, in the Lake District. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Peaceful location. Shared leisure facilities. Windermere 2 miles; Ambleside 4 miles. (Ref. 973984)

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

Sat 19th Sep
for 3 nights From $665

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor patio with two wicker chairs with cushions a round table with a potted plant on a wooden deck at Creed Cabin in Stornoway
1 of 20
5
Stornoway, Western Isles, HS1
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Creed Cabin is a romantic, single-storey dwelling resting in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides islands of Scotland. Studio-style. Pet-friendly. Sauna. Arnol 14.4 miles; Callanish Stones 17 miles. (Ref. 1136901)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom

Sun 27th Sep
for 3 nights From $605

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!