Need a Break?: Top 5 UK Autumn Getaways

Crisp days, misty mornings and kicking up the leaves surrounded by a glorious explosion of colour means it’s autumn, the perfect time for a holiday or short break. The kids are back in school, the crowds have gone and the weather has yet to turn wintry…

Whether you are looking for city breaks, holiday ideas, or just want to visit some of the UK’s best National parks and glorious landscapes, we’ve got you covered!

Stourhead Gardens, Wiltshire, England 

The gardens were inspired by the buildings in Rome with the lakeside Pantheon being the largest building in the grounds. Smaller grottos and temples are dotted around the large lake.

In autumn the trees turn into a spectacular riot of colour which is reflected in the lake.  They frame the old buildings in a show of amber and red which makes them feel as if they have been in the landscape forever.

Where to stay

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa: Luxury hotel in Chippenham with 2 restaurants and spa. For a family of four wanting to stay for 7 days, the expected cost is £10,359.

Cairngorms National Park, Aberdeen, Scotland 

Covering 1,748 square miles, Cairngorms is the largest national park in the British Isles, larger than both the Lake District and the Peak District combined.

It covers a diverse variety of landscape including mountains, heather moorlands, forest, wetlands and even a sandy beach at Loch Morlich! The Cairngorms should definitely be included on your Scotland itinerary…

The spectacular autumnal colours can be seen throughout the park and can be enjoyed by taking a walk or bike ride along one of the many routes, making the Cairngorms one of the best UK autumn breaks for activity lovers. 

There are also a few more nearby activities to enjoy, such as:

  • Shooting

  • Fishing

  • Water sports

  • Bungee jumping

  • Golf

  • Mountain biking

  • Hiking

Where to stay

Orange Apartments-Kepplestone: Luxury apartments in Central Aberdeen with kitchens. For a family of 4 wanting to stay 7 days, the expected price is £788.

Powerstock Common, Dorset

This gem of a nature reserve is nestled away in the countryside of West Dorset. A visit at any time of the year will not disappoint!

Where to stay

The Bull Hotel: For a family of 4 wanting to stay for 7 days, the expected price is £1,485.

Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley

Going to this part of the country is all about being outdoors in all weather. Autumn is often the best time to be here – the weather can be great and the summer crowds have gone. 

Whatever outdoor pursuits you’re into, you can do them on Dartmoor – riding, walking or biking. Tamar Trails organises geocaching and tree-surfing (tree-top trails) as well as walking and biking – in the Tamar Valley on the Devon-Cornwall border.

Where to Stay

Luxe Experience: Premium Central House: Luxury Beaumont apartment with kitchen, patio. For a family of 4 wanting to stay for 7 nights, the expected price is £2,558.

Crathes Castle Gardens, Deeside

There are a thousand places in Deeside that could contend for “favourite” status, places to visit and to walk, glens and waterfalls, nature reserves, forests, rivers – and whisky distilleries if you’re so inclined. 

The main road from the south winds westwards through the small towns and villages – Banchory, Aboyne, Ballater, Braemar – and on towards the Cairngorms. 

The district is beautiful in autumn, with the harvest just over, morning mist hovering over the rivers, a few late swifts still darting over the stubble fields as they prepare to leave for the winter.

Where to Stay

The Hotel Chester: Upmarket hotel in historical district in Chester. For a family of four wanting to stay for 7 days, the expected price is £1,181.

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Debbie Gray