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

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27.10.2026 - 5 nights X
102 rental properties match your search for Pet-Friendly October Half Term Cottages

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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £4950
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
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green award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £720
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Dolwen,

Rhayader, Powys, Wales
sleeps 7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Get away for a relaxing break to this family-friendly country cottage set in the beautiful Elan Valley close to Rhayader and the River Wye.

5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £690
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The Cottage at Great East Standen Manor,

Arreton, Isle of Wight, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Pretty thatched country cottage with ample character and own garden where you can soak up the naturally beautiful surroundings and listen to birdsong, a delightful rural retreat.

5 (2 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
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gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £525
Next available: 27 Jun - 7 nights
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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps 3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £425
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
cat friendly cat friendly

A superb dog friendly, 5 star detached stone holiday cottage with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, and gym - located on a private holiday estate in Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty with full access to 28 acres of private woodlands, meadows and a fishing lake.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
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gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights
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The Anchor,

Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps 20 sleeps 20
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Looking to rent a large holiday house in the Wye Valley? This 7/8 bedroom property in the Forest of Dean with its capacity to sleep up to 22 people, its pet-friendly policy, games room with table tennis, table football and pool table plus inviting warm bubbly private hot tub could be perfect for your group getaway.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £4250
Next available: 09 Feb - 4 nights
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The Barn at Lower Bassibones Farm,

Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England
sleeps 5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

4 star rated barn conversion set on a farm in the Bucks countryside in the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 3 miles from Great Missenden and 5 miles from Wendover.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
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silver award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £625
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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England
sleeps 23 sleeps 23
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Situated by the river valley of Torridge, this large country house has 9 bedrooms, beautiful gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a private hot tub and has plenty to recommend it for hen parties, stag parties, special holidays and even weddings.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessoutdoor heated poolfireplaceBBQfirepitParkinggarden
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7 nights from £3800
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Bluegate Farm Holiday Cottages,

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Two high quality farm cottages, each with its own private garden and impressive countryside views out towards the Chiltern Hills, just a short distance from Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, Woburn Safari Park and the Dunstable Downs.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £550
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Ploughman's Cottage,

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Comfortable 2 bedroom country cottage nestled in 3 acres of tranquil gardens, discover the best of Nottinghamshire close by with day trips to the riverside town of Newark-on-Trent, Clipstone Forest and Sherwood Forest to name just a few attractions.

ground floor bedroom garden views
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gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
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7 nights from £625
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Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales
sleeps 8 sleeps 8
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic traditional log cabin set at the foot of the Berwyn mountain range in glorious open countryside with a large hot tub, private veranda and barbeque, perfectly located to try a number of outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, hiking and white water rafting.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £360
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The Gothic Mansion,

Bristol, Bristol, England
sleeps 45 sleeps 45
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Historical 14 bedroom holiday house set in an acre of gardens near the heart of Bristol, sleeping up to 50 people in elegant accommodation, ideal for special family get-togethers, birthday parties or special celebrations (hen party bookings may be possible by arrangement).

5 (3 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £2000
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Family-Friendly
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Sandpiper at Watermouth Cove Cottages,

Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps 6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
2 dogs welcome 2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Welcoming and comfortable 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home on the North Devon coast, just a walk away from the local beach.

valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £199
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Pet-Friendly
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Stonebank Annexe, Chickerell,

Chickerell, Dorset, England
sleeps 4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
1 dog welcome 1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom, dog-friendly holiday home located near the heart of Chickerell, conveniently close to the beautiful Dorset Jurassic coast and just 3 miles from Weymouth.

garden viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £420
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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.