October Retreats in Devon

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. 

Our exclusive ferry discounts will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.

Pick from 227 retreats in Devon for October

The Old Pottery is a 1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £468

The Old Pottery

5469

1 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bideford, North Devon.


Surrounded by rural bliss, this former old pottery barn has been sensitively refurbished with no detail overlooked creating a gorgeous holiday abode for you to enjoy! The warmest o...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £468

Stable Cottage is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £504

Stable Cottage

5446

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor.


Welcome to Stable Cottage! This gem of a cottage is part of a converted courtyard of traditional stone farm buildings and nestles perfectly within the picturesque Greenawell Farm ...

  • Sleeps 2 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £504

Seaview is a 2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.
  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £639 *

Seaview

5412

2 bedroom apartment with sea views in Ilfracombe, North Devon.


Perched high above the north Devon coastline, Seaview offers everything you could wish for, from fabulous interiors to beautiful styling and the cherry on top has to be the picture...

  • Sleeps 4 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £639 *

Bracken Lea is a 4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Lynton, Devon.
  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £944 *

Bracken Lea

5407

4 bedroom, dog friendly cottage in Lynton, Devon.


Located close to the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, with their unique water-powered cliff railway, in an area famed for its beaches and the beauty of Exmoor, this fun, modern, re...

  • Sleeps 8 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £944 *

Arrive at your handpicked holiday home safe in the knowledge it’s been fully inspected.

Harvest Hut is a Dog-friendly cabin with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes.
  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £99 per night

Harvest Hut

5421

Dog-friendly cabin with wood-fired hot tub near Totnes.


This fabulous hideaway is nestled within the most glorious countryside setting. Not only are you surrounded by the most magical countryside views and walks, this beautiful hut boas...

  • Sleeps 2
  • Dogs welcome (1 only)
  • Changeover Fri

From £99 per night

The Loft is a 1 bedroom self catering cottage near Wembury, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £638

The Loft

5382

1 bedroom self catering cottage near Wembury, South Devon.


Nestled within the green fields surrounding the pretty village of Wembury in south Devon, this truly delightful barn conversion is the perfect getaway for those looking to enjoy pr...

  • Sleeps 2
  • No pets
  • Changeover Fri

7 nights from £638

The Swallows is a 3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £742 *

The Swallows

5294

3 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Chagford, Dartmoor.


The Swallows, a fabulous rural retreat awaits. Nestled in the most picturesque countryside, surrounded by the most special sights and sounds mother nature can offer, along with bei...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • Dogs welcome
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £742 *

Lofty Heights is a 1 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 2 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £717

Lofty Heights

5337

1 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.


Looking for that special retreat for two, if so, welcome to Lofty Heights which is nestled in the very sought-after village of Shaldon, just moments from a fabulous sandy beach and...

  • Sleeps 2 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £717

The Retreat is a 3 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £891 *

The Retreat

5338

3 bedroom holiday apartment with sea views in Shaldon, South Devon.


Welcome to The Retreat, a gorgeous family holiday home, nestled in the beautiful village of Shaldon. Shaldon and The Retreat offer something special for all ages, from the sandy be...

  • Sleeps 6 + cot
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £891 *

Seaway House is a 3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dartmouth, South Devon.
  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1379

Seaway House

5295

3 bedroom holiday cottage with sea views near Dartmouth, South Devon.


Welcome to Seaway House, a fabulous holiday retreat perched overlooking the beautiful south Devon countryside and out to sea, locations don't get more special than this. Nestled...

  • Sleeps 6 + 2 cots
  • No pets
  • Changeover Sat

7 nights from £1379

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