October half term’s just around the corner – and it’s not too late to book a family getaway with your four-legged friend. Autumn’s the time to seize the daylight hours with wild walkies and dog-friendly adventures – followed by evenings by the log burner in cosy cottages and pubs with belly rubs on tap.
Here’s a selection of paw-friendly properties still available 24–31 October – and you can use our date search to find plenty more last-minute options.
Beach Retreat, Suffolk
Corton, Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
No ordinary coastal home on the border of Suffolk and Norfolk, this clifftop lodge serves sunrise views right to your bed. And whatever the weather brings for walkies in October, it’s been designed with bi-fold doors so you and your pooch can make the most of indoor-outdoor living. Wander through woodland to the beach in minutes, explore the Norfolk Broads nearby, or simply relax on the balcony and watch the light shift across the sea.
The Old Workshop, Shropshire
Whixhall, Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
Tucked into the Shropshire countryside near Whixall Marina, this barn conversion is made for family holiday with the dog in tow. The open-plan living space is a mix of rustic beams and sleek modern design, with a cosy electric fire for evenings in with your furry friend. While outside, the private garden is the perfect spot for coffee with your canine, before hitting the footpaths that wind through the countryside and along the Llangollen Canal, or further afield to the Shropshire Hills AONB and Welsh border trails.
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Rona Beach, Dorset
Poole, Sleeps 8 + 1 dog
Slide open the doors and bring the beach inside, or step straight out onto the sand for morning walkies and sea dips with your dog. This striking beach house in Sandbanks – one of the UK’s most exclusive coastal spots – has been reimagined for modern living. Think eco-friendly features, floor-to-ceiling glass, and design touches that make the most of those views. Whether you’re cooking a feast in the sleek kitchen or soaking up the seascapes from the bath, between adventures Fido can snooze in the sea breeze all day long.
Hideaway Barn, Norfolk
Thornham, Sleeps 6 + 3 dogs
This quirky, rustic hideaway in the heart of Thornham oozes character with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, while the open-plan living area provides a cosy retreat after a day exploring with your dog. Step outside for morning coffee or wander to Thornham Deli for breakfast. With Norfolk‘s beaches, coastal walks and pubs nearby, there’s plenty to keep the whole family – and your pup – entertained.
Aquanaut, Isle of Wight
Cowes, Sleeps 8 + 2 dogs
Island life meets luxury living in this three-storey villa just outside Cowes. Relax with Rover in the open-plan hub with underfloor heating and a woodburner, sink into the hot tub while your furry friend plays fetch in the garden, or wander to the beach for windswept autumn walks. This versatile October escape boats oak floors, designer finishes and plenty of space for family and dogs to enjoy the Isle of Wight – whatever the weather.
Plately Bridge Escape, North Yorkshire
Dacre Banks, Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
This luxurious country retreat with views of Yorkshire‘s Nidderdale National Landscape is paw-fect for families who love hiking and history with their hounds. Nestled in a quaint English village, from your stone-walled cottage you can step out to riverside trails for waggy-tailed walks, explore and picnic at Gouthwaite Reservoir, and delve into the region’s history at the museum – all just minutes from your door.
Highlands Escape, Scottish Highlands
Durness, Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Escape with your family – including the four-legged members – to this charming coastal retreat in the Highlands. With an enclosed garden and stunning views, it’s easy to unwind without leaving home. But with wild walkies and the best of Scottish nature luring you outside, after long days exploring on foot and paw you’ll love returning to flop beside the woodburner with Fido.
The Lobster Pot, Cornwall
Hayle, Sleeps 6 + 1 dog
Imagine waking up to three miles of wave-lashed golden sands, wanders along the estuary and wildlife-rich dunes, and a bustling harbour town with dog-friendly cafés and a railway to arty St Ives. Make yourself at home in a gorgeous three-storey property bang on the waterfront in Cornwall’s first town to be awarded ‘Walkers Are Welcome’ status – so its’s up to you if you want to kickback and soak up those views or set off with Fido on footpaths galore.
Book Your Last Minute Half Term Getaway
There’s still time to lock-in your dog-friendly break for October half term. Browse our collection to find more autumn availability throughout the UK.
