Autumn Staycation Holidays in the UK

Looking to book an Autumn staycation holiday in the UK?  From romantic autumn breaks and pet-friendly retreats to cheap escapes and last minute escapes, discover one of the UK’s best selections of self-catering autumn breaks on Country Cottages Online.  Also popular are September breaks and October half term escapes. 

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What Kind of Autumn Staycation Holiday best suits you? 

Autumn staycation breaks come in all types and sizes, from cosy cottages for couples, to pet-friendly retreats where the whole family can enjoy a break away.  Rural retreats and country cottages with woodburners are ideal for cosying up too.  For something more adventurous and quirky, it’s still possible to enjoy glamping particularly in September, or later if you choose to rent a shepherd’s hut with a log burner.  Options include luxury retreats, cheap breaks and late deals.  Book the best Autumn retreat break for you.

Things to See and Do on an Autumn Holiday 

Although many UK events are held in the summer time, there are also some superb events going on in Autumn, ideal for brightening up the darker days!  Alton Towers Scarefest is usually on from mid October to the beginning of November, and is a great choice for families with teenage kids.
 
Another fun activity to enjoy on holiday in the Autumn season is pumpkin picking which usually runs from late September through October.  Pumpkin farms can be found dotted across the UK.

Another great reason to get away for an Autumn staycation break is to visit one of Britain’s best loved bonfire celebrations.  Lewes is undoubtedly the best known destination for its stunning Bon fire procession with includes torch-lit parades.

Bon Fire’s celebrations. Lewes is one of the UK’s best known with torch-lit parades, and the display at Winchester also features a torchlit procession.
 

Best Autumn Staycation Destinations

British City Breaks 

When the weather starts to cool and you want to be cosied up indoors more, a city break can make a lot of sense. Enjoy a spot of shopping, dining out and discovering excellent cafes and eateries, as well as historic attractions in firm favourites like Bath, York, Cambridge or Oxford.
 

The Cotswolds

Beautiful year round, the stunning English Cotswolds with its many and varied English gardens, charming historical villages and towns and arboretums is a wonderful place to discover in the golden glow of Autumn.  The trees turning a golden brown can make the Cotswolds even more beautiful.
 

The New Forest

With wonderful walking and cycling trails, the New Forest in Hampshire is magical whatever the time of year. Discover quaint villages with tea shops, cafes and maybe even some wild ponies in the wonderful New Forest!
 

Whatever type of staycation you are looking to book, whether you are planning a relaxing retreat or an activity break and whichever UK destination you opt for, we hope you have your best Autumn getaway yet.