October Half Term Holidays in the Lake District

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  • Stone exterior of a house with a covered porch and paved walkway at Low House in Ullswater
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    Ullswater, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps8
    • Bedrooms4
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    A magnificent detached, single-storey house sitting in a delightful position with views of Ullswater. (Ref. 1042742)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Dishwasher
    • Baby-friendly
    • Sky TV

    3 nights from Fri 24th Oct was £2093 £1053

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  • A stone building with a fenced grassy area a hot tub and a bocce court in a rural landscape at High View Barn in Sedbergh
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    Sedbergh, Yorkshire Dales - North
    • Sleeps16
    • Bedrooms6
    • PetsNo

      4.8★

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    This delightful stone cottage rests in the rural countryside, on the outskirts of Middleton, Cumbria, near to Sedburgh. (Ref. 1163097)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Mon 27th Oct £3075

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  • Exterior view of a row of connected white cottages with multiple windows and a central door at Fellside Cottage in Embleton near Keswick
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    Embleton near Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsNo

      4.9★

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    This charming, semi-detached cottage rests in Embleton near Keswick, Cumbria. (Ref. 1069346)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Washing machine
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Fri 24th Oct was £648 £392

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  • A gravel driveway with a tree on a lawn beside a stone and brick house at The Roost in Cumdivock near Dalston
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    Cumdivock near Dalston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsNo

      5.0★

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    The Roost is a charming, semi-detached holiday home situated in the small village of Cumdivock near Dalston in Cumbria with a handy en-suite bedroom. (Ref. 1159140)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Baby-friendly

    3 nights from Sat 25th Oct £372

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  • A wooden cabin with a fenced garden and a seating area at High Rigg Shepherd's Retreat in Brampton Cumbria
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    Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
    • PetsYes

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    An idyllic, luxury shepherd’s hut resting on the outskirts of Brampton. (Ref. 1018187)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Hot Tub

    3 nights from Sun 26th Oct £496

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  • A small outdoor patio with a glass table and two chairs with flowers on the table and an open door leading into a living room at The Sunflower in Windermere
    19
    Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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    This brilliant, one-bedroom holiday home rests in Windermere, Cumbria. (Ref. 1122936)

    • Wi-fi
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    3 nights from Thu 30th Oct £470

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  • A stone cottage with flower pots on the wall and a wooden gate at Thimble Cottage in Pennington near Ulverston
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    Pennington near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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      4.7★

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    A superb romantic retreat; a cosy Lake District cottage in spectacular countryside with woodburner and galleried bedroom. (Ref. 2965)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
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    3 nights from Mon 27th Oct £340

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  • A wooden cabin on a gravel area with grassy hills and a partly cloudy sky at Howgills Retreat in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale
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    Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps4
    • Bedrooms2
    • PetsYes

      4.9★

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    A stunning, two-bedroom lodge resting in Gatebeck near Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. (Ref. 1105555)

    • Wi-fi
    • Off-road parking
    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher
    • Washing machine

    3 nights from Fri 24th Oct was £848 £530

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  • Stone cottage with steps leading to a wooden door and a cobblestone pathway surrounded by trees at Tipsy Gin Cottage in Crosthwaite
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    Crosthwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District
    • Sleeps2
    • Bedrooms1
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    A luxury holiday cottage in the Lyth Valley, Lake District. (Ref. 1041196)

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    3 nights from Fri 24th Oct £398

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  • A stone entrance with a blue door and a wooden post supporting a roof at Macaw Cottages No 4A in Kirkby Stephen
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    Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District
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    • Bedrooms1
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    A superb reverse-level cottage set in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. (Ref. 1059544)

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    • Ground floor bedroom
    • Dishwasher

    • 10% off - Thu 25th Sep to 19th Dec 2025

    3 nights from Mon 27th Oct £366

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With open moorland, glistening waters and family-friendly attractions in abundance, these October Half Term cottages in the Lake District are perfect for a getaway with the little ones this Autumn!

Why choose an October half term holiday in the Lake District?

The kids are off, Summer is long gone and you’re in desperate need of a getaway. We’ve got you covered with this wonderful collection of October half term cottages in the Lake District. Where better to whisk the little ones away than the Lake District National Park? As one of the countries most popular natural landscapes, you won’t be short on things to see and do here, whether it be adventuring through the fells, exploring sleepy Lakeland villages, or visiting historic and literary landmarks. These October half term holiday cottages in the Lake District boast cosy living quarters equipped with all the essential amenities, some of which enjoy luxury interiors, bubbling hot tubs and warming woodburning stoves.

Places to visit during an October half term break in the Lake District

With so much to see and do throughout the National Park, you’re sure to be kept busy on an October half term Lake District holiday. Head to the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere, both idyllically positioned on the shores of Lake Windermere. Here you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the water, enjoy a bite to eat at one of many eateries or peruse the streets for a spot of retail therapy. If you’d prefer to explore the great outdoors, the Grizedale Forest sits nearby, boasting miles of sprawling countryside. There’s also Ullswater, where you’ll find exciting water sports opportunities, and the charming town of Keswick is a must every Thursday and Saturday for the outdoor market.

Types of Holidays

Whatever your preference, you’re sure to find an October half break in the Lake District to suit your wants and needs. Bring your loveable pooch along in one of these dog friendly cottages, or treat the kids to a spot of luxury with a cottage with a hot tub. Take advantage of your stunning surroundings and book a rural cottage, or a holiday cottage with a lake view. And if you don’t have any time to plan ahead, fear not, there’s a selection of last minute cottages available for those spontaneous types!

Make long-lasting memories at one of these October half term cottages in the Lake District

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