Cottages for October half term in Central England
Savour the best of autumn with a holiday cottage stay this October half term. Find the perfect cottage for half term and celebrate this cosy time of year. Read more
Our exclusive ferry discounts of up to 25% will make your island trip with Classic plain sailing.We have 27 luxury self catering cottages for the October half term in Central England
7 nights from £1085 booking fees included
Hooper's House
62034 bedroom self catering cottage in Gloucester.
Hooper's House is a centuries-old property sitting in harmony with the historic buildings of Gloucester Cathedral but with a contemporary interior vibe, mixing traditional and mode...
7 nights from £1085
7 nights from £861 booking fees included
St Peter's House
62022 bedroom self catering cottage in Gloucester.
Set within Gloucester Cathedral's grounds with a magnificent glimpse of the Cathedral spires from the impressive staircase, St Peter's House enjoys a truly amazing location. A hous...
7 nights from £861
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From £100 per night + £53 booking fees
Bottle Lodge
6206Grade II Listed, lovingly restored 1807 Bottle Lodge for two in Staffordshire.
Sitting in the Staffordshire countryside at the entrance to Tixall Estate, a unique and historic stay awaits at Bottle Lodge - named for its quirky octagonal shape that looks like ...
From £100 per night
7 nights from £881 * booking fees included
The Woodlands
61353 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Great Malvern.
A traditional bolthole with contemporary flair is just what you will find at The Woodlands. Cosseted in over two acres of gardens, this is a luxury retreat for families and friends...
7 nights from £881 *
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7 nights from £989 booking fees included
Witts End
61362 bedroom self catering cottage near Chipping Norton.
Tucked away in a quintessential Cotswold village, Witts End is a charming holiday cottage that promises a truly tranquil escape. With a welcoming village pub just at the end of the...
7 nights from £989
From £68 per night + £18 booking fees
Elfie
6062Fairytale cabin with wood-burner and landscape views in Shropshire.
Nestled in the heart of the Shropshire Hills, this unique hideaway is a fairytale getaway, come to life. Only five miles from the Welsh border, this otherworldly structure could ha...
From £68 per night
7 nights from £1021 booking fees included
Knouchley Cottage
60322 bedroom self catering cottage near Bakewell.
From the moment you turn off the road and onto the drive to Knouchley Cottage you will know you are arriving at your perfect holiday retreat. Sublimely positioned amidst the hills ...
7 nights from £1021
7 nights from £652 * booking fees included
Kettle Cottage
60262 bedroom self catering cottage in Chipping Campden.
Kettle Cottage is a charming two bedroom, two bathroom cottage tucked down a little cobbled alley and resting in the very heart of Chipping Campden, just a stone’s throw from the t...
7 nights from £652 *
7 nights from £1026 booking fees included
Kingfisher Cottage
59493 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage near Leominster.
Tucked away in the peaceful Herefordshire countryside, this charming and character-filled cottage offers a perfect blend of traditional style and modern luxury. Surrounded by a bea...
7 nights from £1026
7 nights from £952 booking fees included
2 Old Turnpike Cottages
58662 bedroom, dog friendly self catering cottage with hot tub near Chipping Norton.
Sitting in the picturesque village of Middle Barton, just a short drive from Chipping Norton and the exclusive Soho Farmhouse, Diddly Squat Farm and The Farmers Dog pub, lies this ...
7 nights from £952
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October can be the most colourful month of the year, with trees parading their final flourish before stripping bare for the winter. Take the kids on a half term holiday to remember and soak up the last hints of green in Central England. A day out to a public garden might not be first on the children's list of things to do but running through tunnels lined with golden leaves and feeling the crunch underfoot will soon have them jumping in leafy mounds with excitement. The sea has a magical quality, reflecting the October sky and sparkling on the horizon. It doesn't matter if the weather takes a turn for the wintery worse, as a good storm will liven up any school holiday - stand safely back from the sea and feel the salty spray.
