October Half Term

Enjoy a fun-filled adventure this October

Autumn is one of our favourite times of year in the North of England and the South of Scotland: warm russet colours sweep the countryside, long walks are accompanied with a sparkling layer of crunchy frost, bobble hats and woolly scarves make their yearly appearance and quaint country cottages are rendered cosy with thick blankets and warming log fires. 

If you're looking for an autumnal break to keep the spirits up until Christmas than look no further than our collection of cosy escapes. From modern coastal apartments from which you can embark on long windswept walks before returning for a well-earned mug of hot chocolate (marshmallows optional but greatly encouraged!) and remote bothies where you can hole up and play board games to large listed manor houses with plenty of heating to keep all the family happy and warm, we've got just what you're looking for - so all you need to worry about is having a good old fashioned family adventure. 

Whether you fancy building dens, splashing about in streams, riding bikes, building sandcastles on the beach or exploring medieval castles, lighthouses and remote islands, this corner of the world has so much to offer families who love the great outdoors.

These properties are available throughout the upcoming October half term weeks (16th - 27th October 2023). Some of our holiday homes and cottages are available for full weeks whilst others can be booked for short breaks.

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Sea Breeze Craster, Northumberland

Stay right by the sea inside the quaint fishing village of Craster, named by The Times as one of the top seven quirkiest seaside villages in the UK.

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Wagtail Greenhead, Northumberland

Couples can disconnect from daily life at this romantic, rural base, on a sustainability-focused farm close to Hadrian’s Wall.

10% discount on remaining stays throughout September 2023.

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Peep-O-Sea Cottage Boulmer, Northumberland

Enjoy coastal serenity and splendid sea views in a vintage fishing village.

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Cuthbert House Morpeth, Northumberland

A stylish, snug base with a garden on rural Northumberland’s historic Brinkburn Estate.

Late availability discount - 15% off bookings arriving within 30 days, and 10% off bookings arriving within 60 days.

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The Star Barn Ingram Valley, Northumberland

Surrounded by the stunning scenery of Ingram Valley in the Northumberland National Park, The Star Barn is very aptly named, sitting in one of the best 'dark skies' astronomy areas of the country.

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East Lodge at Ashiestiel Clovenfords, Scottish Borders

This cosy two-bedroom gate lodge stands at the entrance of Ashiestiel House and is surrounded by the outstanding scenery which so inspired the writings of Sir Walter Scott.

15% discount on remaining stays between now and the end of September 2023 and 10% discount on remaining stays from the 1st October to the 28th December 2023 (3 night stay minimum).

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Wamsas Retreat Seahouses , Northumberland

A seaside retreat for two with a waterfront balcony.

15% launch discount on stays until the 22nd December 2023 (3 night stay minimum).

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The Gate House Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

A charming, Grade II* listed period cottage with a pretty, fully enclosed garden with the River Tweed and the stunning beaches of the Northumberland coast on the doorstep and distant views of the Cheviot Hills.

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Abbey House Coldstream , Scottish Borders

Tucked away on the edge of the bustling Borders town of Coldstream this charming period house offers guests the best of both worlds. 

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Tweedside, Milne Graden Coldstream , Scottish Borders

With unrestricted views over the gentle curve of the River Tweed, Tweedside is everything a cottage should be, petit and perfectly formed, furnished in a wonderfully fresh country style with a cosy open fire.

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