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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    Watermark

    Watermark

    Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, UK

    A former boat workshop, Watermark is a luxury waters’-edge home with a hot tub on the River Dart in Devon's Stoke Gabriel; expect chic shacks, crabbing, and canoes instead of cars.

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

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    The Lost Music Hall

    The Lost Music Hall

    Ipplepen, Totnes, Devon, UK

    Created by a London dandy as a secret retreat from society, The Lost Music Hall is a luxury Arts and Crafts manor with a pool in a hidden valley near Totnes, in Devon's South Hams.

    Sleeps Up to 6 guests
    Alternative Up to 2 & Up to 12 guests
    Pets Two pets are welcome
    Features Heated outdoor swimming pool (May - October inclusive) and games room with table tennis and darts

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    Leopoldina

    Leopoldina

    Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, UK

    Once the stables to Sandridge Park, now a luxury Italianate manor with a heated pool in Devon's Stoke Gabriel, Leopoldina was the last creation of famed architect John Nash.

    Sleeps Up to 10 guests
    Alternative Up to 6 guests
    Pets Sorry, no pets
    Features Outdoor heated pool (available May-September), private beach on the River Dart, yoga space with roof terrace, and games annex with table tennis and a football table

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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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