20 Family Stays for October Half Term
Published: 26th August 2020October is the perfect mix of mild days and snug, chilly nights - and to help you make the most of this mellow and fruitful season, we've chosen 20 of our favourite autumnal escapes around the UK available during the October half term. These glorious spots are the ideal place to enjoy the last of the year's warmth, kick about among the leaves, take a windy coastal stroll and snuggle up together on the sofa in the evenings. Take your pick from cosy country cottages, Highland log cabins, luxurious glamping sites and more.

Lynher Hut
Torpoint - Cornwall
Sit back, relax and take in the stunning views across the Cornish countryside down to the sea at this gorgeously cosy shepherd's hut.
Sleeps 4
From £98/night

The Yurts at Glamping at East Thorne - Cornwall
Kilkhampton - Cornwall
A cosy yurt or a selection of super-luxurious larch wood roundhouse with hot tub - however you want it, whoever you want it with, your Cornish break just got a little bit special.
Sleeps 2-6
From £80/night

Landward Cottage Devon
Near Hallsands - Devon
Views in abundance, sandy beaches to explore, coastal walks to take...relax at this lighthouse in Devon (for kids of 11 upward only, due to the cliff-top location).
Sleeps 5
From £133/night

Looking Glass Cottage
Brighton - East Sussex
Once in a lifetime Alice-in-Wonderland themed 16th Century cottage in Brighton, seconds from the beach
Sleeps 8
From £127/night

The Beachcroft Beach Huts
Felpham - West Sussex
Relax by the sea with friends and family in arguably the UK’s most luxurious beach huts at Beachcroft in Felpham Village in West Sussex.
Sleeps 2 + 2 kids per hut
From £220/night

Vista Point
East Preston - West Sussex
An architectural gem with 1970s flair, Vista Point may be the ultimate retro holiday home, and has fantastic views of the West Sussex coast
Sleeps 9
From £171/night

Starfish House
Whitstable - Kent
Wake up to the waves lapping the shore at Starfish House - a beautiful holiday home right on Whitstable Beach
Sleeps 8
From £214/night

Stay at Sarah's
Holt - Norfolk
Fabulous Georgian townhouse apartment in Holt with stylish interiors, modern amenities, and a central location on the town's High Street.
Sleeps 4
From £185/night

Yurtopia
Oxford - England
Magical, spacious yurt in the Oxfordshire countryside with access to indoor pool, jacuzzi, Tiki bar and more.
Sleeps 2-6
From £165/night

Chevaliers Gatehouse
Upton Cressett - Shropshire
Take a trip back into the past in this Elizabethan gatehouse. Expect plenty of Tudor features, alongside the modern conveniences you need for that perfect getaway...
Sleeps 4
From £177/night

By the Wye
Hay On Wye - Powys
Comfy, luxurious eco-friendly safari tents in the woods on the bank of the river Wye in Herefordshire.
Sleeps 6
From £145/night

The Beach House Pembrokeshire
Saundersfoot - Pembrokeshire
Mid-century style and contemporary convenience in this beach house with a poetry-inspiring view.
Sleeps 6
From £143/night

Felin Geri Luxury Safari Tents
Newcastle Emlyn - Ceredigion
Luxury glamping site with four safari tents, a traditional Welsh cottage and hot tubs close to Cardigan. Minimum three night stay. Dogs welcome.
Sleeps 6-8 per tent
From £124/night

Goldcrest
Stanton in the Peak - Derbyshire
Seriously stylish spot from which to experience the Peak District, with a huge garden, gorgeous scenery and stunning designer interiors.
Sleeps 8 + 4 kids
From £257/night

The Liverpool Boat
Liverpool - Merseyside
Cosy and modern wide beam canal boat moored in the heart of Liverpool’s vibrant and historic waterfront, perfect for a family city break.
Sleeps 6
From £129/night

129 didsbury
Manchester - Greater Manchester
Supremely unique mews cottage 15 mins from central Manchester in vibrant West Didsbury - Exposed brick walls, artistic flourishes and plenty of natural light.
Sleeps 4
From £150/night

Chequers
Osmotherley - North Yorkshire
With commanding moorland views, handsome wood burning stoves and wondrously cosy interiors, Chequers makes for an impeccable Yorkshire retreat.
Sleeps 4
From £86/night

The Roundhouse Dalbeattie
Dalbeattie - Dumfries and Galloway
Quirky, stylish and cosy apartment offering plenty of access to the spectacular Scottish countryside.
Sleeps 4
From £52/night

White Stag Lodge
Inverness-shire - Scotland
Handcrafted lodge in the Scottish Highlands with a charming, rustic interior, and super-comfy furnishings.
Sleeps 8
From £600/night

The Cabin
Durness - Sutherland
Quaint rustic cabin on the Northwest coast of Scotland, surrounded by rugged hills and gorgeous beaches.
Sleeps 4
From £129/night
Author:

Claire Wills
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