Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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Open plan living area at Pheasant, Suffolk

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Pheasant,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

family friendly

Beautiful romantic barn conversion on a farm in rural Suffolk, just outside the Norfolk Broads, boasting country views and access to superb onsite leisure facilities including a hot tub, gym and a games room.

Part of a cottage complex: 5 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 22 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £715

7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.

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Outdoor swimming pool at The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams, Devon

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The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 5

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Luxurious 5 star rated 2 bedroom holiday apartment located on the Colmer Estate in Devon where the excellent shared leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor pool, fishing lake, gym and extensive gardens.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £850

5 nights - 31/10 to 05/11/2026.

Special Offer: 04 May - 7 nights

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Fairlea Grange, Monmouthshire, from the outside

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Fairlea Grange,

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

This beautiful Gothic style townhouse with its spacious large rooms and 8 bedrooms is a fantastic holiday house for big groups of up to 20, with a sauna, warm bubbly hot tub and games room with table tennis and snooker there is plenty to keep groups entertained and the house is situated just 10 minutes’ walk from the heart of Abergavenny.

ensuite bedroom(s) mountain views

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7 nights from £4500

7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.

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Farmhouse style kitchen at Clusters Chapel, Derbyshire

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Clusters Chapel,

Belper, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 20

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

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)

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7 nights from £1595

-20762 nights - 05/11 to 01/01/1970.

Special Offer: 12 Jun - 3 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Courtyard Cottage, Herefordshire

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Courtyard Cottage,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Luxurious and welcoming 4 bedroom 3 bathroom holiday cottage with private 6-seater hot tub and access to a private swimming pool onsite, set on a country estate, just 6 miles from Leominster.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 22 people)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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£4600*

5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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Smokeham Farm, Somerset, from the outside

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Smokeham Farm,

West Bagborough, Somerset, England

sleeps 20

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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

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£6025*

5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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Weiroch Lodge, Highland, from the outside

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Weiroch Lodge,

Grantown-On-Spey, Highland, Scotland

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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

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£2300*

5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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Snipe,

Beccles, Suffolk, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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

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7 nights from £920

7 nights - 30/10 to 06/11/2026.

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Granary Court, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Granary Court,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large group accommodation with special celebration room plus games room and use of owner's hot tub, hen parties and stag parties welcome.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £2700

Special Offer: 15 May - 2 nights

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Cholwell Hall, Somerset, from the outside

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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England

sleeps 29

10 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Impressive large country house with 10 bedrooms set amongst beautiful gardens close to the Mendip Hills, ideal for special celebrations, hen parties, stag parties, large group getaways and large family gatherings.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over fields and farmlands

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7 nights from £3600

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The Chaffhouse, Lincolnshire, from the outside

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The Chaffhouse,

Great Sturton, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Lovely 2 bedroom dogs welcome and family-friendly barn conversion next to countryside and close to the Lincolnshire Wolds and Lincoln.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 4 people)

panoramic views of unspoiled countryside with meadows near local pub

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7 nights from £300

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Ravensprings, West Yorkshire, from the outside

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Ravensprings,

Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England

sleeps 23

8 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Mansion House with splendid Victorian features offering spacious comfortable accommodation for groups of friends or family, within reach of the Peak District National Park and the fine historical city of York and spa town of Harrogate for days out.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £2450

Next available: 05 May - 3 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at The Locks, Newport

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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales

sleeps 14

7 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Superb 7 bedroom group holiday house near the city of Newport, with excellent games room with pool table, retro arcade machine, and air hockey, plus cinema room with gaming facilities, and a fabulous private indoor swimming pool.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £3500

Next available: 10 May - 5 nights

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Private Swimming Pool at Glenacres, Dorset

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Glenacres,

Chideock , Dorset, England

sleeps 12

5 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Beautifully furnished family-friendly holiday cottage with an outside heated swimming pool, extensive gardens, plus a trampoline and table-tennis, just 100 metres walk from the beach at Seatown.

ensuite bedroom(s) countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £4900

Next available: 30 May - 6 nights

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Countryside near Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon, Devon, from the outside

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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England

sleeps 2

1 bedroom

1 bathroom

1 dog allowed

cat friendly

A unique and pretty stone cottage for two, ideal for romantic breaks, nestled in a tranquil valley in South Devon with a private garden and valley views.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 2 people)

ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills

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7 nights from £600

Next available: 05 May - 4 nights

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family enjoying autumn half term break Book 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.

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Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

Pheasant,

The Lawns Luxury Apartment in Devon/Beautiful South Hams,

Fairlea Grange,

Clusters Chapel,

Courtyard Cottage,

Smokeham Farm,

Weiroch Lodge,

Snipe,

Granary Court,

Cholwell Hall,

The Chaffhouse,

Ravensprings,

The Locks,

Glenacres,

Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Why Book an October Half Term Getaway?