Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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Kingsbridge, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Situated in the South Devon AONB, this charming character cottage with exposed beams, open stone fireplace and secluded country garden is conveniently close to the unspoilt Devon coastline and tranquil countryside.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
£642*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Minterne Parva, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom character cottage set within the lush countryside of the Dorset National Landscape, pet-friendly and with 2 dogs welcome, and with shared access to some excellent leisure facilities just a short walk away including an outdoor swimming pool and tennis court.

Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor pooltennis courtfireplaceBBQParkinggarden
£1168*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Salcombe, Devon, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
cat friendly cat friendly

Stylish romantic pet-friendly coastal holiday home with sea views set within the South Devon AONB, just 4 miles from Salcombe.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 4 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £699
7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.
Special Offer: 24 Aug - 4 nights
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Pet-Friendly
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Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

5 star rated mill conversion in Speyside with fabulous country views, a secluded setting next to forest and hills and close proximity to the Speyside Way and River Spey.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£2300*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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West Bagborough, Somerset, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large holiday house for groups of up to 20 friends or family, complete with games room, warm bubbly private hot tub, luxurious interior and countryside views, set in the Quantock Hills just 20 minutes' drive from the coast.

ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
£6025*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Milford, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

With a riverside location and river views, this unique chapel conversion in Milford could be the ideal place to holiday with friends or family close to the Peak District, and the on site sauna suite helps to make it a great place to relax and unwind too.

ground floor bedroom river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchensaunafree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQ
7 nights from £1695
-20816 nights - 29/12 to 01/01/1970.
Special Offer: 14 Aug - 3 nights
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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: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 2 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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Saxmundham, Suffolk, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Charming single-storey 2 bedroom holiday cottage in historic market-town of Saxmundham, just 8 miles from Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast, one small pet dog welcome.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
5 (1 reviews)
ground floor bedroom garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stove
7 nights from £695
7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.
Special Offer: 08 Aug - 7 nights
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Family-Friendly
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Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 3 ensuite bedroom holiday home in Herefordshire, just 6 miles from Leominster, pet-friendly and complete with its own exclusive use indoor heated swimming pool.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 22 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£3640*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Pylle, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

High quality boutique style holiday home set in a peaceful rural setting with a tranquil garden and private hot tub.

ensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£1112*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Luxury 4 bedroom holiday farmhouse near Cumnock and Ayr in Scotland, featuring stunning countryside views, a games room with a pool table and a private outdoor hot tub, ideal for groups of friends and family.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£2000*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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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.
Family-Friendly
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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
£3890*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
Family-Friendly
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Worcester, Worcestershire, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Wonderful rural barn conversion with fantastic views out to the Malvern Hills, situated within its own private fenced garden on a small holding and surrounded by glorious Worcestershire countryside, both family-friendly and dog-friendly.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £425
2 nights - 17/11 to 19/11/2026.

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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
£4300*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.
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family enjoying autumn half term breakBook a self-catering holiday cottage for a fantastic October half term holiday. Choose from the selection of rural retreats, countryside cottages and lodges with availability for October half term for your family break this Autumn.

Why Book an October Half Term Getaway?

The October half term school holidays can be a great time to get away with the family. Great deals and discounted prices can often be found in October meaning savings for you and more money to spend enjoying great days out with the kids! Pumpkin picking is just one of the fabulous family-friendly activities on offer at this time of year, and spooky Halloween themed events can be popular too.

Book a family-sized holiday cottage with a games room or board games for fun with your brood in the autumn term break and enjoy good times whatever the weather. Dog-friendly October half term cottages and holiday homes with cosy wood burning fires are also popular for this time of year, as are hot tub cottages. Get out and explore the great outdoors in the countryside and marvel at the leaves with their brilliant orange and golden hues whilst you breathe in the crisp air.

Whether you escape to the countryside or book a break by the coast, October half term school holidays are a great time to escape with the kids for family time before the run up to Christmas. Great destinations for October breaks are many and varied, from the Cotswolds to the Lake District and South West of England.

We hope you find the best October school holiday escape for your family and have a wonderful family holiday this autumn.