Cottages for October Half Term Holidays

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Billys Bothy, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Billys Bothy,

Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

6 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Large award winning holiday cottage set within landscaped gardens, near the Peak District, sleeps up to 16 plus 2 cots.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £2430

Next available: 11 May - 4 nights

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Holly Tree House, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Holly Tree House,

Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 22

9 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 3)

family friendly

With wonderful views over the River Wye, a superb location in the Wye Valley, spacious stylish accommodation and a warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub, this 9 bedroom country house has to be one of the best places for large groups of friends or family to holiday altogether close to Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £4500

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Greens Norton House, Northamptonshire, from the outside

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Greens Norton House,

Towcester, Northamptonshire, England

sleeps 25

12 bedrooms

7 bathrooms

No pets

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)

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7 nights from £7560

Next available: 10 May - 5 nights

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Pencraig Court, Herefordshire, from the outside

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Pencraig Court,

Pencraig, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 36

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 5)

family friendly

Elegant 11 bedroom country house set in beautiful gardens in the Wye Valley AONB, complete with games room with pool, table tennis and table football, just 6 miles from Ross on Wye.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views

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7 nights from £5750

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Outdoor games area at Garden Bank, Borders

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Garden Bank,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 dog allowed

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)

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7 nights from £500

Next available: 01 Jun - 3 nights

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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

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Hillside Croft, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Hillside Croft,

Biggin, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 16

5 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

5 bedroom large holiday house with private hot tub, set on edge of Peak District National Park, close to both Ashbourne and Carsington Water.

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7 nights from £2150

Next available: 29 May - 7 nights

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Two Owls Lodge, Derbyshire, from the outside

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Two Owls Lodge,

Two Dales, Derbyshire, England

sleeps 3

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

No pets

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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7 nights from £595

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Countryside near The Fishing Lodge, Dorset

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The Fishing Lodge,

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, England

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

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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7 nights from £800

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Monnow Valley Studio, Monmouthshire, from the outside

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Monnow Valley Studio,

Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales

sleeps 24

11 bedrooms

10 bathrooms

No pets

family friendly

Fascinating 11 bedroom holiday house, once a recording studio and visited by A-listers, now a big group holiday house with superb riverside location, party room, games room and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, this is a house fit for stars.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £5850

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Main House at Barton Court, Herefordshire

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Barton Court,

Colwall, Herefordshire, England

sleeps 27

11 bedrooms

11 bathrooms

multi-dogs (up to 4)

family friendly

Magnificent 11 bedroom Herefordshire country house set in 6 acres of grounds in the Malvern Hills AONB, next to beautiful countryside, ideal for big group celebrations and weddings.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)

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7 nights from £4000

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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Broadway House, Gloucestershire, from the outside

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Broadway House,

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

sleeps 16

7 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

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)

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7 nights from £1390

Next available: 11 May - 7 nights

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Bedroom at Blaenpant Mansion, Pembrokeshire

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Blaenpant Mansion,

Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales

sleeps 18

6 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 dogs welcome

family friendly

Impressive Grade II listed mansion house with an private hot tub, located in extensive gardens close to the Teifi Valley and just a short drive from lovely sandy beaches and the Cardigan Bay coastline, great house for get togethers, special celebrations (hen parties and stag parties welcome) and big family holidays.

countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach

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7 nights from £2190

Next available: 06 May - 7 nights

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The following properties match your search criteria but have not supplied up to date availability information, contact them direct to find out if they are available.

Eden Hideaway, Borders, from the outside

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Eden Hideaway,

Kelso, Borders, Scotland

sleeps 4

2 bedrooms

1 bathroom

No pets

family friendly

Stylish high quality 2 bedroom holiday lodge with warm bubbly outdoor private hot tub and superb countryside views of the Eden and Tweed Valley, set on an organic farm in the Scottish Borders.

ground floor bedroom panoramic views of the cheviot hills and eden and tweed valleys. four miles from kelso

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7 nights from £890

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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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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

Billys Bothy,

Holly Tree House,

Greens Norton House,

Pencraig Court,

Garden Bank,

The Lodge at Colmer, Kingsbridge,

Hillside Croft,

Two Owls Lodge,

The Fishing Lodge,

Monnow Valley Studio,

Barton Court,

Broadway House,

Blaenpant Mansion,

Eden Hideaway,

Rower Fort,

Why Book an October Half Term Getaway?