Luxury October half term breaks

Golden woodland walks, homemade apple crumble and reading beside a crackling fire; our luxury October half term breaks invite families, large and small, to slow down and savour the season together. Discover our curated collection of private holiday cottages, exclusively yours, with many welcoming dogs too.

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    Limehouse Cottage

    Limehouse Cottage

    Coomasaharn, Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

    In a land of mountains and valleys, Limehouse Cottage is the poster child for simple living; a luxury home with an outdoor bath in County Kerry that embraces Ireland's elements.

    Sleeps Up to 2 guests
    Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
    Features Outdoor bath tub and fire pit

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    Lost Cottage

    Lost Cottage

    Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

    Once a winter refuge to a herd of mountain goats, Lost Cottage is a luxury modern-rustic cottage in Ireland's County Kerry. Architectural ingenuity meets simple style in greenest Glenbeigh.

    Sleeps Up to 2 (+2) guests
    Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
    Features Sauna

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    Sienna

    Sienna

    Kenmare, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

    This luxury self-catering cottage is a romantic and remote retreat in County Kerry's "little nest", Kenmare. Think desert island beaches, crashing seas and spellbinding starry skies.

    Sleeps Up to 4 guests
    Alternative Up to 2 guests
    Pets Sorry, no pets
    Features Hot tub and fire pit

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    Walden Lakehouse

    Walden Lakehouse

    Glasson, County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland

    Backed by woods on the shores of Lough Ree, Walden Lakehouse is a luxury cabin in County Westmeath, with mid-century décor that saw it crowned "Ireland’s Home of The Year".

    Sleeps Up to 4 guests
    Alternative Up to 2 guests
    Pets Sorry, no pets

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    Drift Farmhouse

    Drift Farmhouse

    Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland

    Designed for utmost calm and clarity, this Irish farmhouse – set on a landscape shaped by the movement of glaciers – is a modern space to recover both the body and the mind.

    Sleeps Up to 10 guests
    Alternative Up to 6 guests
    Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
    Features Indoor Endless Pool with underwater treadmill, sauna, outdoor hot tub, multipurpose studio for yoga or gym

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    Whether you're planning a multi-generational family gathering or an impromptu adventure with your nearest and dearest, our luxury October half term holiday cottages offer the space to truly switch off. These are homes with forest trails and coastal paths on their doorstep, where children can collect conkers whilst adults forage for chanterelles. Return from bracing walks to the warmth of a fire, gather for pumpkin gnocchi with browned butter prepared by a private chef, or slip into a heated pool as dusk settles.

    Our collection ranges from sprawling country houses in the Cotswolds with hot tubs and saunas, to seafront cottages in Cornwall and large Lake District retreats with acres of private fields and secret woodland to explore. However you choose to spend the October school holidays, each home offers the luxury of complete privacy, with every detail thoughtfully considered. If you're already dreaming ahead, discover our Luxury May half term breaks for springtime adventures across the UK and Ireland.

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