Autumn is drawing on and winter is fast approaching. The perfect time to get out and make the most of the refreshingly cool weather before ‘refreshingly cool’ becomes depressingly cold…..  After all, within a matter of weeks crisp autumn leaves and clear night skies turn to something far darker indeed.

Close to home, the yurts and tipi sites (or glamping if you prefer!) finally have good availability after a crazy summer where it seemed everyone wanted an August weekend in a tipi.  Most sites have dropped their prices since the end of the peak season, and perhaps counter-intuitively it is a great time to go. What really separates out your average yurt or tipi from Blacks’s best is the cosy interior - think wood burning stoves, thick pile rugs and cosy duvets.

Further afield, autumn of course is a fantastic time for foodies.  Loads of fresh produce, foraging for mushrooms, and the worst of the summer hordes have departed.  How about a romantic weekend in Le Marche in a delightful rural farmhouse with cooking classes and some seriously good food?

Some ideas for your autumn break:

Yurt & Tipi Holiday Retreat in Wales £270 for two nights mid week:
Located on a 1,300 acre organic farm in the Dyfi Valley in Wales surrounded by nothing but unpolluted, fresh country air for miles around, this is the ultimate romantic relaxation hideout. Why not turn off your Blackberry and enjoy an expert reiki healing session or meditation class? Then snuggle up in your tipi with your significant other, heated by your very own wood burner and enjoy a complementary welcome hamper. These guys have been booked up all year and now have spaces available, but only until the 9^th of November so book quickly to avoid disappointment.

La Tavola Marche Agriturismo & Cooking School € 580 a couple for 3 nights accommodation, dinner for 2 with wine, horseback riding and custom cooking class:
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a nature lover, and like the idea of cooking and eating delicious organic food in a tranquil atmosphere then this could be your perfect autumn escape.  La Tavola Marche is a secluded stone farmhouse Agriturismo & Cooking School set on more than 500 acres of rolling hills and surrounded by breathtaking farmland scenery.  Ashley and Jason who run La Tavola Marche grow their own fresh, organic fruit and vegetables in the gardens and invite you to explore the surrounding woods and forage for porcini and other local mushrooms with their expert guide.  Visitors then return to the kitchen where the secrets of the Italian kitchen are revealed. Participants are shown how to create local seasonal dishes with the edibles they find in the nearby grounds and are also given a homemade apron as a souvenir of the trip!

Boutique San Sebastian Culinary Holiday $1920 per person based on four people travelling (including private guide, boutique accommodation &  meals in San Sebastian's finest restaurants):

So you think you know a thing or two about fine cuisine? Well then you’ll want to visit the town that boasts the most Michelin Star restaurants per capita in the whole world (with 7)!!  Get your lips around this mouth-watering culinary tour in the stunning Spanish coastal town of San Sebastian, a real hot-spot for fine food.  Included in this tour is a private Pinxtos (tapas) tour led by an expert guide through the impressive Old Town and an Iberian cooking lesson from top Spanish chefs. Plus, what food tour would be complete without a drop of vino?? This trip also includes a visit to the famous wine region, Rioja, which is one of only two areas in Spain to be awarded the prestigious DOC award. 

Alternatively if you are looking for a more active Autumn break, we have a great selection of  walking holidays and cycling holidays.