Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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Mill Lodge,

Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Two bedroom family-friendly stone-built holiday cottage in the Solva Valley, close the coastal town of Solva, ideal for discovering the Pembrokeshire coast.

ground floor bedroom garden views
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £900
Next available: 04 Feb - 3 nights
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No Pets
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New Close Cottage,

Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Welcoming 3 bedroom rural retreat cottage on a working farm, only 2 miles from Malham and within the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales National Park, ideal for walking holidays.

views over beautiful malhamdale and surrounding area and the working farm near local pub
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7 nights from £450

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)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £2450
Special Offer: 06 Feb - 2 nights

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
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor hot tub accessindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £2900
Special Offer: 06 Feb - 3 nights
Family-Friendly
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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
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £540
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Garden Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages,

Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £425
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Northolme Hall,

Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire, England
sleeps  21 sleeps 21
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Impressive 8 bedroom Lincolnshire country house set amongst beautiful gardens near Skegness and the Lincolnshire Wolds, plus a 3 bedroom Elizabethan cottage to rent, with an indoor swimming pool on site, a games room as well an outdoor tennis court, Northolme Hall is ideal for big groups of friends or family and could be the perfect place to rent for big family get-togethers or special celebrations such as anniversary or birthday parties (well behaved hen parties welcome by arrangement).

near beach near local pub
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomonsite heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
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7 nights from £4452
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Hideaway,

Rothbury, Northumberland, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Stylish sleeps 9 pet-friendly barn conversion with country views, just outside of Northumberland National Park and with access to onsite tennis court.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchentennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
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7 nights from £995
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Forest House,

Coleford, Gloucestershire, England
sleeps  26 sleeps 26
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
11 bathrooms 11 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Large group holiday house on edge of Forest of Dean and close to the Wye Valley, complete with 11 bedrooms, hot tub, bar and large sociable living spaces.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
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smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
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7 nights from £4950
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Balebarn Eco Lodge,

Winkleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
wheelchair accessible accessible

With a huge wrap around veranda, eco-friendly credentials, idyllic views out over a wildlife pond, a tranquil rural setting, as well as a stunning setting nestled next to a 7 acre nature reserve in North Devon, Balebarn Lodge is quirky and unique.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
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green award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £720
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic sleeps 3 rural retreat in a superb country location and with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley, situated just outside of the Peak District National Park and close to Matlock.

valley views near local pub
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifiPatio Gardenwood burning stovefireplaceParking
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7 nights from £595
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

Idyllic 2 bedroom hideaway set by Sydling Brook and Langford Lake within Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, relax and unwind in this tranquil setting or enjoy fishing on site.

ground floor bedroom lake views
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TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree WifigardenfireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
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The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Modbury, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
cat friendly 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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gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQParking
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7 nights from £800
Next available: 04 Apr - 7 nights
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Agricola House,

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Award winning, stylish 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house with cinema room, games console for fun times and relaxing wellness sauna, set in Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunafree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
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7 nights from £4395
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights

Glansevin Mansion,

Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
sleeps  58 sleeps 58
28 bedrooms 28 bedrooms
20 bathrooms 20 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Impressive Georgian Grade II listed large mansion house with a relaxing sauna, outdoor swimming pool and games room, nestled within 5 acres of gardens and grounds by the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, ideal for large groups and special celebrations.

ensuite bedroom(s) garden views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunaoutdoor poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
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7 nights from £9075
Next available: 04 Feb - 7 nights
* Price quoted is not inclusive of any applicable booking fees or local charges.

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.