October Retreats in Devon
Think October and you may not think bright sunshine, clear skies and warm seas. However, you'd be surprised to hear that summer weather often continues well into October, and after months of the sun's rays, the seas can be at their warmest. Don't believe us? See for yourself and book a self-catering cottage in Devon. We have 227 of the finest cottages available for you to choose from.Read more
If you love the countryside, then Devon in October is sure to delight. With huge expanses of rolling fields and woodland adopting a beautiful golden glow you can choose from countless walks, wandering passed rust-coloured hedgerows and mounds of multi-coloured leaves. If you have got a two or four-legged friend who would love to join you, we have cottages to suit all group sizes including dog-friendly accommodation. Devon doesn't just offer a rural idyll though. Miles of stunning coastline provide a wonderful playground to walk, talk and sit and admire the views. Head off on a solo retreat or gather up all the family; October half term is just around the corner and kids of all ages won't fail to be enthralled by all that's on offer.
Pick from 227 retreats in Devon for October
Walkham Valley Cottages
7 nights from £2537
7 nights from £658
Smugglers Cottage
32182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Branscombe, Devon.
Smugglers Cottage is a beautiful property in a beautiful location just a mile inland from the stunning Jurassic Coast at Branscombe in east Devon. The cottage was originally one...
7 nights from £658
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7 nights from £395
Lavender Barn
30192 bedroom self catering cottage near Beaworthy, North Devon.
Set in a quiet courtyard in the heart of the conservation village of Germansweek, this beautifully presented end of terrace barn conversion offers the perfect retreat for discernin...
7 nights from £395
From £94 per night
Otter's Holt Shepherd's Hut
3013Luxury dog friendly shepherds hut with a hot tub in the Devon countryside.
The stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coast stretches right into east Devon and, just a few miles inland from magical Budleigh Salterton on the coast, Woodbury Common with its Iron ...
From £94 per night
7 nights from £548
St Giles Cottage
30033 bedroom self catering cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
Sidbury is a delightful unspoilt village just three miles inland from Sidmouth on the wonderful east Devon Jurassic Coast. This tranquil spot is a perfect holiday base for explorin...
7 nights from £548
7 nights from £625
The Cow Shed
29772 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Okehampton, North Devon.
This gorgeous detached property will surpass expectations in all respects. Created from an original farm building on an historic farmstead, The Cow Shed excels itself in the attent...
7 nights from £625
7 nights from £750
Eeyore's Cottage
29493 bedroom, rural self catering cottage near Dartmouth, South Devon.
Eeyore's Cottage, once owned by Christopher Robin Milne, the son of Winnie the Pooh author A A Milne, has been beautifully restored. Found in the hamlet of Embridge, it is a 15 min...
7 nights from £750
7 nights from £766
Number 3 The Old Antiques Centre
28993 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage in Colyton, South Devon.
Number 3 The Old Antiques Centre is in the heart of the small historic town of Colyton close to the beaches of the east Devon and west Dorset Jurassic Coast. This house has many...
7 nights from £766
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7 nights from £700
Leigh Barn
28772 bedroom cottage near Kingsbridge, south Devon.
Found in the quiet hamlet of Leigh, Grade I Listed Leigh Barton is partly a designated ancient monument and a fine example of a medieval monastic grange with a 15th Century farmhou...
7 nights from £700
7 nights from £548
Poachers Cottage
28282 bedroom dog-friendly fishermans cottage in Appledore
Poachers Cottage is at the heart of the historic north Devon fishing village of Appledore, set in a little cobbled courtyard off the iconic Irsha Street, a stone's throw from the w...
7 nights from £548
