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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    Gulliver´s Hall

    Gulliver´s Hall

    Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK

    A playful Cotswolds farmhouse with all the frills of a luxury country house; Gulliver's Hall is a unique family home in the beating heart of the Cotswolds, complete with a heated pool, sauna, hot tub and padel court.

    Sleeps Up to 21 guests
    Alternative Up to 15 guests
    Pets Two well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
    Features Outdoor heated pool (Apr-Oct), spa bath, sauna, steam room, outdoor kitchen (pizza oven, paella burner), games/cinema room, padel court, croquet lawn and gym with yoga space.

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    The Marlings

    The Marlings

    Standish, Stroud, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, UK

    Made up of five beautiful dwellings in Standish near Stroud, The Marlings is a luxury family resort in the Cotswolds with a heated pool, hot tub, playground, and tennis court.

    Sleeps Up to 25 guests (22 adults and 3 children)
    Alternative Up to 14 guests
    Pets Three well-behaved dogs are welcome
    Features Heated outdoor pool (available April - October inclusive) with pool house, hot tub, tennis court, wooden playpark

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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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