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 246 of the finest cottages available for you to choose from. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.Pick from 246 retreats in Devon for October
7 nights from £1073 booking fees included
Urgles Farmhouse
62213 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sparkwell, Dartmoor.
Nestled within the wild and rugged beauty of Dartmoor National Park, Urgles Farmhouse is surrounded by its own wildflower filled fields and grazing Belted Galloway cattle, offering...
7 nights from £1073
7 nights from £673 booking fees included
Cobblers Cottage
62182 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the sea in Hartland, Devon.
Tucked away in the heart of Hartland village, just a short drive from the dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and spectacular coastal paths of north Devon, Cobblers Cottage is a ...
7 nights from £673
7 nights from £1669 * booking fees included
Wychbury
62204 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Sidmouth, South Devon.
When it comes to the perfect house for that special family getaway with family or friends, Wychbury is the ideal choice. This beautiful house boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool...
7 nights from £1669 *
7 nights from £2064 booking fees included
Sea Whisper
61735 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Sea Whisper is a spacious, recently refurbished, five-bedroom family home in the heart of Croyde on the north Devon coast, sleeping up to eight guests. Set within a large private g...
7 nights from £2064
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7 nights from £660 booking fees included
New Mill
61912 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor.
Welcome to this rather unique holiday retreat. New Mill is a rather deceiving name for this Grade II Listed watermill, which boasts many stunning original features, lovingly preser...
7 nights from £660
7 nights from £803 booking fees included
Box Cottage
62073 bedroom, dog friendly cottage near the beach in Croyde, Devon.
In the heart of the charming village of Georgeham, just two miles from the golden sands of Croyde Bay and one mile from beautiful Putsborough Beach, Box Cottage is perfectly placed...
7 nights from £803
7 nights from £624 booking fees included
Hawcombe Cottage
62051 bedroom, dog friendly cottage with sea views near Tavistock.
Tucked away in the pretty riverside village of Bere Ferrers, Hawcombe Cottage is a charming hideaway for two, perfectly placed for those seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by the...
7 nights from £624
7 nights from £720 booking fees included
Little Owl Barn
61941 bedroom holiday cottage near the beach in Croyde, North Devon.
Tucked away in a secluded oasis, in the charming hamlet of Putsborough on north Devon's spectacular coastline, this beautifully renovated retreat is a hidden gem. Just a short stro...
7 nights from £720
7 nights from £1254 booking fees included
Island Cottage
61963 bedroom cottage with sea views in Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.
Welcome to Island Cottage, nestled in the sought-after village of Bigbury-on-Sea, its elevated location provides beautiful views of both Bigbury beach, Bantham beach and the iconic...
7 nights from £1254
7 nights from £726 booking fees included
The Old Carriage House
61882 bedroom, dog friendly holiday cottage near Crediton, Devon.
If you want to get away from the madding crowd and be off the beaten track surrounded by the Devon countryside, with that something special that a great holiday deserves, The Old C...
7 nights from £726
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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.
