Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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The Long Barn,

Taunton, Somerset, England

sleeps 12

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

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)

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7 nights from £2300

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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge, Devon, from the outside

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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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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7 nights from £800

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Garden at The Old Milking Parlour, Somerset

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The Old Milking Parlour,

Wells, Somerset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

family friendly

With a gold award, a 4 star rating and views over the Mendip Hills and open countryside, the Old Milking Parlour has plenty to recommend it.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £700

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Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate, East Sussex, from the outside

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Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate,

Mayfield, East Sussex, England

sleeps 36

16 bedrooms

16 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Large group accommodation for a country break in East Sussex on the Weald, in award winning country estate offering a secluded and private location for up to 36 people in a range of rural accommodation; on site is a Grade II listed farmhouse, barn conversions, tree houses and shepherd's huts (on-site entertainment includes falconry, archery and cycling, bikes can be hired, ideal for special occasions and corporate events (a private chef and full catering, as well as beauty treatments, are an optional additional service).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £7500

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Mendham Mill - a fabulous holiday home over a river, Norfolk, from the outside

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Mendham Mill - a fabulous holiday home over a river,

Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England

sleeps 8

4 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 24 people)

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £400

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Farmhouse style kitchen at Lydensign, Devon

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Lydensign,

Hemyock, Devon, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

unlimited dogs welcome

family friendly

Detached country cottage with character features and lawned gardens, family-friendly and pet-friendly, an ideal rural retreat from which to discover some of the best that Devon has to offer.

5 (1 reviews)

ground floor bedroom near local pub

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7 nights from £250

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Knowle Manor, Somerset, from the outside

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Knowle Manor,

Dunster, Somerset, England

sleeps 53

20 bedrooms

20 bathrooms

No pets

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

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7 nights from £8750

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Private Hot Tub at Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub, Powys

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Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales

sleeps 8

3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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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7 nights from £360

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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

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Ploughman's Cottage, Nottinghamshire, from the outside

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Ploughman's Cottage,

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

2 dogs welcome

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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7 nights from £625

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Romantic Cabin Haf with all weather Hot Tub, Powys, from the outside

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Romantic Cabin Haf with all weather Hot Tub,

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

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

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £480

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Private Swimming Pool at Rower Fort, Devon

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Rower Fort,

Honiton, Devon, England

sleeps 16

8 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £4950

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Beaford Country House, Devon, from the outside

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Beaford Country House,

Great Torrington, Devon, England

sleeps 23

9 bedrooms

9 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

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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7 nights from £3800

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Private Swimming Pool at High Cloud, Monmouthshire

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High Cloud,

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

10 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

Experience something special at High Cloud with stunning panoramic views of the Welsh countryside, an outdoor swimming pool, a private hot tub, a games room and a location close to Sugarloaf Mountain plus accommodation for up to 24 people, ideal for large groups and big families.

5 (1 reviews)

countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub

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7 nights from £4500

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Surrounding area near Koi Keep at Wallrudding Farm, Lincolnshire

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Koi Keep at Wallrudding Farm,

Doddington, Lincolnshire, England

sleeps 6

3 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

A collection of three delightful holiday cottages on a Lincolnshire working farm with the added benefit of shared access to an indoor heated swimming pool.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 12 people)

near local pub historic property

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7 nights from £500

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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

The Long Barn,

The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

The Old Milking Parlour,

Fair Oak Farm - Your Country Estate,

Mendham Mill - a fabulous holiday home over a river,

Lydensign,

Knowle Manor,

Caban Iwrch with all weather Hot tub,

Ravensprings,

Ploughman's Cottage,

Romantic Cabin Haf with all weather Hot Tub,

Rower Fort,

Beaford Country House,

High Cloud,

Koi Keep at Wallrudding Farm,

Why Book an October Half Term Getaway?