Dog-Friendly Cottages for October Half Term Holidays in the UK

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90 rental properties match your search for Pet-Friendly October Half Term Cottages
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Higher Burrow Farmhouse,

Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Large 7 bedroom country house with the wow-factor in Somerset, enjoy country views and luxurious spacious accommodation with a country twist, as well as a beautiful garden and 2 private hot tubs outdoors, just 18 miles from Glastonbury.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
£4735*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Unique 8 bedroom self-catering chapel in Belper, ideal for groups of friends and family, with a sauna suite for relaxation and close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchensaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £1595
-20762 nights - 05/11 to 01/01/1970.
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Swallow's Orchard,

West Bradley, Somerset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

A unique and contemporary detached holiday home nestled next to an old apple orchard with a truly tranquil setting in Somerset amidst nature and countryside with a private hot tub and shared use of an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna and gym.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accesssaunaonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£2255*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Red Gables,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bathroom luxury pet-friendly holiday home set on a country estate near Leominster, with private hot tub and barrel sauna in garden, plus daily access to an onsite indoor swimming pool, this is a great place to relax and unwind in the countryside.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 22 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubsaunaindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
£4610*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

Westertonhill Holiday Lodge 5,

Balloch, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Ideal 4 bedroom escape in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, close to Balloch, pet-friendly and with an inviting private hot tub and country views.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£1500*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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The Cider Barn,

West Pennard, Somerset, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

High quality 6 bedroom, sleeps 12 pet-friendly barn conversion (all en-suite bedrooms) in rural Somerset, close to Glastonbury, and boasting a private bubbly outdoor hot tub and shared access to a swimming pool and sauna.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£3725*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Menzies Steading,

Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Stunning luxury sleeps 10 holiday home near the Cairngorms, with all ensuite bedrooms, just 34 miles from Perth.

ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
£3300*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

5 Star rated rural holiday barn, just outside the Norfolk Broads, with access to excellent shared leisure facilities including a hot tub, a games room, a gym, a children’s play area.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 22 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £840
7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.
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Threshers Barn,

Beaminster, Dorset, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 6 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 6)
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom very pet-friendly barn conversion on an organic farm with access to onsite games room and fishing lakes nearby, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, close to Beaminster and just half an hour’s drive from the coast.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£864*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Cottage 1 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Experience rural bliss at this charming 2 bedroom pet-friendly stone-built rural retreat near Woodstock and just outside the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 6 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£969*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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The Parlour,

Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Escape to this cosy 2 bedroom holiday cottage, nestled in the picturesque Boyne Valley, County Meath.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1186*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Cottage 2 New Yatt Farm,

New Yatt, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming pet-friendly romantic rural retreat nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside and just outside the Cotswolds, welcoming 2 dogs and with good walks from the doorstep.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 6 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£844*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Epsom Cottage,

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Beautifully presented, 3 bedroom Epsom Cottage is an absolute dream, with luxurious 5 star rated accommodation, this is an idyllic place to enjoy a truly relaxing holiday in the Cotswolds close to Chipping Norton, with access to a heated indoor swimming pool on site, a spa where you can book pampering treatments (available at additional cost), as well as a gym and beautiful gardens, this has to be one of the Cotswolds' very best holiday homes.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
£2567*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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The Loft ,

Navan, Meath, Ireland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming and homely 3 ensuite bedroom holiday cottage in rural setting in the beautiful Boyne Valley, part of Decoy Country Cottages where there is a games room, BBQ area, children’s playground and more, less than an hour’s drive from Dublin.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 19 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1436*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Portman House,

Pylle, Somerset, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Large 8 bedroom country house with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub and rural setting, just 11 miles from Glastonbury.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accesssaunawood burning stovefireplaceBBQParkinggarden
£5375*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Holiday with your dog

Pet-friendly holiday homes with availability for October half term 2025, take your pet pooch on a family holiday in the UK this October term school holidays.

Why Book a Dog-Friendly Break this October Half Term?

For many Brits, dogs are an essential part of the family and leaving them at home in kennels during the school holidays is unthinkable for many. The UK is home to a great selection of pet-welcoming holiday homes nowadays with some properties offering special pup-friendly features like doggy showers, dog beds, and dog bowls, so all of the family can enjoy a break together.

What’s more, Autumn and the October half term holidays can be a great time to get away with the kids and your pet pooch. Enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside and woodland walks with the leaves turning a golden brown, or head to the coast and discover dog-friendly beaches.

Even in cooler months like October, holiday homes with enclosed gardens are popular for stays with your four-legged friend, as are cosy retreats with wood burning stoves and open fires, hot tub breaks and holiday homes with play facilities for keeping the kids entertained.

Book the Best Dog-Friendly October Half Term Holiday for your Family

Whatever type of pets welcome holiday home you opt for, whether a self-catering cottage in the Highlands of Scotland, a hot tub cottage in the South West of England, a thatched rural retreat in Norfolk or a luxury lodge in Pembrokeshire in Wales, we hope you find the best dogs welcome holiday cottage for an October half term getaway for your brood.