20 Family Stays for October Half Term

Published: 26th August 2020

October 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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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

Take me there!

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20 Family Stays for October Half Term

Lynher Hut

The Yurts at Glamping at East Thorne - Cornwall

Landward Cottage Devon

Looking Glass Cottage

The Beachcroft Beach Huts

Vista Point

Starfish House

Stay at Sarah's

Yurtopia

Chevaliers Gatehouse

By the Wye

The Beach House Pembrokeshire

Felin Geri Luxury Safari Tents

Goldcrest

The Liverpool Boat

129 didsbury

Chequers

The Roundhouse Dalbeattie

White Stag Lodge

The Cabin

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