Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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170 rental properties match your search for Cottages for October Half Term

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Towcester, Northamptonshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
12 bedrooms 12 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Spacious 10 bedroom no pets farmhouse rental, complete with bubbly hot tub, games room and generous grounds with children’s play area, near Towcester and Silverstone.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £7560
Special Offer: 06 Nov - 2 nights
Family-Friendly
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Berwick on Tweed, Borders, Scotland
Self-catering
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Spacious and homely 4 bedroom holiday home close to Berwick on Tweed and only around 20 minutes' drive from some great beaches, complete with pool table, hot tub and private enclosed garden with gorgeous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Self-catering
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
7 nights from £625
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Family-Friendly
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Dunster, Somerset, England
Self-catering
sleeps  53 sleeps 53
20 bedrooms 20 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Fabulous large country house featuring an indoor swimming pool, games room, beautifully landscaped gardens and a location in the Aville Valley within Exmoor National Park, this is a very special place to stay with a family-friendly policy.

ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £8750
Family-Friendly
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Taunton, Somerset, England
Self-catering
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Nestled by the Quantock and Blackdown Hills, this 6 bedroom barn conversion is located close to Exmoor National Park, is 5 star gold award winning and boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and games room, perfect for a luxurious West Country holiday.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £2300

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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Kington, Herefordshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Pretty Herefordshire country cottage for 6 with large secluded gardens.

4.8 (5 reviews)
near local pub historic property
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£842*
6 nights - 27/10 to 02/11/2027.
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Bude, Cornwall, England
Self-catering
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.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 54 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1800*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2027.
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Bude, Cornwall, England
Self-catering
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.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 54 people)
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 03/11/2027.
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  24 sleeps 24
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 6 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 6)
cat friendly cat friendly

Cotswold Manor Hall is set on the 70 acre Cotswold Manor Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford and an hour's drive from London, this 9 bedroom holiday home is a great place for groups, large families, stag parties or hen parties and with a private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and enjoying good times together in the tranquil Cotswold countryside.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
£10600*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2027.
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no booking fee

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Hereford, Herefordshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms 8 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Choose from two award winning 5 star rated luxury barn conversions, each sleeping up to 18 guests, close to the Wye Valley and with stunning countryside views, a private garden, games room and hot tub for relaxing holidays.

5 (5 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£3795*
2 nights - 27/10 to 29/10/2027.
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Stylish roomy 5 bedroom 3 bathroom barn conversion in rural Shropshire near Whitchurch, with access to excellent onsite leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, a sports court and a play area for toddlers.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£2095*
1 nights - 29/10 to 30/10/2027.
Special Offer: 30 Dec - 3 nights
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Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
Self-catering
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Picture-perfect large Suffolk country cottage sleeping 10, with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and large gardens, with the added bonus of the coast being within easy reach for day trips.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£977*
2 nights - 29/10 to 31/10/2027.
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no booking fee

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Minehead, Somerset, England
Self-catering
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Sleeps 5 pet-friendly accessible holiday lodge just outside Minehead, enjoying access to excellent onsite leisure facilities with a children’s play area with swings and slide, a putting green and a games room with table tennis, pool table and table football.

Part of a cottage complex: 4 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 25 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree WifigardenParking
£465*
2 nights - 29/10 to 31/10/2027.
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Kington, Herefordshire, England
Self-catering
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
8 bathrooms 8 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive 5 star gold rated unique self-catering property sleeping up to 22 that offers a fusion of Victorian grandeur with 21st century facilities including access to an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and squash court and a stunning one hectare landscaped walled garden.

4.6 (5 reviews)
ensuite bedroom(s) near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accesssaunafireplaceBBQParkingenclosed garden
£4603*
6 nights - 27/10 to 02/11/2027.
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no booking fee

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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
Self-catering
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
£512*
1 nights - 29/10 to 30/10/2027.
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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.