Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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27.10.2026 - 5 nights X
126 rental properties match your search for Cottages for October Half Term
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Courtyard Cottage,

Pudleston, Herefordshire, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor private hot tubindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
£4600*
5 nights - 27/10 to 01/11/2026.

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Cholwell Hall,

Bath, Somerset, England
sleeps  29 sleeps 29
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £3600
Special Offer: 20 Mar - 2 nights

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Glenacres,

Chideock , Dorset, England
sleeps  12 sleeps 12
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly 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
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £4900
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
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Honeysuckle, dog friendly couples' cottage in South Devon,

Dartmouth, Devon, England
sleeps  2 sleeps 2
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
cat friendly 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: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
ground floor bedroom countryside views over hills
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £600
Next available: 27 Mar - 6 nights
Special Offer: 27 Mar - 4 nights
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Cider Barrel Cottage,

Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom rural retreat with lovely countryside views out to the Mendhip Hills and Somerset Levels, around mid-way between Cheddar and Wells.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £540
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
no booking fee

River Bank Cottage,

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Escape for a romantic break or tranquil holiday in this delightful 2 bedroom holiday home, with a riverside garden this is a great place for a fishing break or take it easy holiday in Whitby and is conveniently close to the North York Moors National Park and the North Yorkshire Coast.

countryside views over hillsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £550
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
Special Offer: 28 Mar - 7 nights
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The Locks,

Rogerstone, Newport, Wales
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor private hot tubindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £3500
Next available: 30 Mar - 4 nights
Online Booking Available
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All Seasons Cottage Breaks - Corner Cottage,

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 2 bedroom pet-friendly character cottage in Saxmundham (one small dog welcome), less than 10 miles from Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 8 people)
ground floor bedroom near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Garden
7 nights from £595
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 nights
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Brookbank farm,

Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor private hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups of friends (including hens or stags) or family breaks.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
7 nights from £3000
Next available: 23 Mar - 7 nights
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Ravensprings,

Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England
sleeps  23 sleeps 23
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly 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)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
7 nights from £2450

Atlanta,

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Big House self catering in Lincolnshire, with indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests and private hot tub, sleeps up to 20 people with 10 bedrooms.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £2900
Pet-Friendly
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Stonebank Annexe, Chickerell,

Chickerell, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Charming 2 bedroom, dog-friendly holiday home located near the heart of Chickerell, conveniently close to the beautiful Dorset Jurassic coast and just 3 miles from Weymouth.

garden viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £420
Next available: 21 Mar - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Stylish pet-friendly 2 bedroom rural retreat with lush country views out to the Tweed valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders, only around 3 miles from Kelso.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £500
Next available: 30 Mar - 7 nights
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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Fantastic large self-catering house which is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, offering a high standard of accommodation as well as countryside views in a rural location just 2 miles from Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds.

Part of a cottage complex: 1 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomtennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
7 nights from £1390
Next available: 11 May - 7 nights
Online Booking Available
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Gardeners Cottage,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  7 sleeps 7
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

High quality 3 bedroom 2 bathroom barn conversion with country views, close to Northumberland National Park and half an hour’s drive from the Northumbrian coast, pet-friendly and with an enclosed garden.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £660
Next available: 27 Mar - 7 nights
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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.