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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Mendham Mill - a fabulous holiday home over a river,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by over 250 acres of water meadows in the grounds of one of England’s most historic watermills, these five award winning cottages even have a rowing boat and canoes on site to fully experience the beauty and serenity of this picturesque river valley.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
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7 nights from £400
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Romantic Cabin Haf with all weather Hot Tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Romantic log cabin with its own private hot tub, nestled by the Berwyn Mountains in Wales.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £480
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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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £2000

Barlings Barn,

Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales
sleeps  35 sleeps 35
15 bedrooms 15 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Close to Snowdonia National Park and set in peaceful countryside with enviable views over a paddock and woodland, this large holiday haven offers guests 12 bedrooms, with exclusive use of a heated indoor swimming pool, squash court, sauna, table tennis and pool table.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubsaunaonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £5950
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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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
silver award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £625

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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £360
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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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenParking
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7 nights from £625
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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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Seaspray,

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

Homely and welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage (2 dogs welcome and cats by arrangement), just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and within half an hour’s drive of some of North Devon’s best beaches.

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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The following properties are not available for your exact dates but on nearby dates, so may appeal if your holiday dates are flexible:

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Parlour Barn,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish and welcoming 2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion on a working farm in Bude, enjoying access to the farm’s leisure facilities including a swimming pool, a tennis court and a games room with soft play facilities and pool table.

ground floor bedroom near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£729*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2026.
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Family-Friendly
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no booking fee

Llanlliana Coastal Retreat,

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

High quality 10 bedroom country house with stunning views, ideal for big groups, located in extensive grounds near Cemaes Bay, complete with a games room with pool table, table football and Xbox 360, plus a private hot tub outdoors.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
£4200*
2 nights - 30/10 to 01/11/2026.
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no booking fee

Emma's Dairy - With Indoor Pool, Sports Area & Under 5yrs play area included,

Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£559*
3 nights - 30/10 to 02/11/2026.
Special Offer: 20 Feb - 3 nights
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Dons Barn,

Lavenham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

A special romantic hideaway for two found on the Grove Farm estate in Suffolk, East Anglia, with orchard garden views and a wood-burning stove.

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
£476*
4 nights - 26/10 to 30/10/2026.
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Sycamore House,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1260*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2026.
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Fuschia Cottage,

Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

2 bedroom dog-friendly barn conversion in Bude, with access to onsite swimming pool, tennis court, and own private hot tub.

near local pub historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£839*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2026.
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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.