October Half Term in South Devon

With many family friendly events and numerous all-weather attractions, the October Half Term school holidays are a fabulous time to enjoy a break in South Devon. Book a well-deserved getaway, and spend some quality time with your family on the stunning South Devon coastline this Autumn. Coast & Country Cottages have a fabulous range of self catering holiday properties to suit all requirements and for all party sizes. Whether you are visiting in a small group, or bringing all your family and friends, you can choose from cosy 'chocolate box' thatched cottages, luxury waterside apartments, contemporary barn conversions or elegant country house, sleeping from 2-16! For more information, availability and special offers, visit www.coastandcountry.co,uk or call 01548 843773 today.

Blackbird Barn, near Kingsbridge (sleeps 4)
Nestled in the heart of the South Devon countryside, Blackbird Barn is a stylish pet friendly barn conversion, perfect for a family holiday this October.  In a quiet rural setting adjacent to a working farm, the property has been finished to a beautiful standard by an interior design company, and has a contemporary country feel. Providing a fabulous base, guests can walk along the nearby River Avon before stopping at Avon Mill Café for a cream tea, or for families with small children, head to Pennywell Farm for their 'Jollyween' celebrations and October Half Term Pumpkin Week. Enjoy meeting the animals as well as free supervised pumpkin carving (saving you the mess back at Blackbird Barn!) Save £50 – the week commencing 23rd October is now £613. For more information, visit coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/blackb

18 Dart Marina, Dartmouth (sleeps 4)
Stay at 18 Dart Marina, a luxury VisitEngland Five Star Gold awarded ground floor apartment with stunning views over the River Dart, a short walk from Dartmouth's restaurants and shops - the perfect base for enjoying the Dartmouth Food Festival (23rd-25th October). With fabulous demonstrations from celebrity chefs, as well as food markets and workshops across Dartmouth, this event is popular with people of all ages. For those with children, bring them along to the Children's Activities Marquee, run by Coast & Country Cottages where the little ones can enjoy free biscuit decorating, face painting and colouring competitions. Pick up some delicious treats to enjoy for supper at 18 Dart Marina, or book tickets for one of the evening events, where dinner is included! The week commencing 23rd October is £1556. For more information, visit coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/18dart

The Penthouse, 1 Woodside, Salcombe (sleeps 4)
Book a break at the child friendly luxury apartment, The Penthouse in Salcombe. Situated a short walk from the shops, restaurants and beaches in this picturesque sailing town, The Penthouse is a great base for those with children. Head to the private beach for tenants of the Woodside apartments, or to the sandy beach of North Sands for an afternoon rock pooling, before returning to the property where the children can play with the toys provided, whilst you enjoy the unspoilt water views from one of the two sea facing balconies. 20% off the October Half Term week commencing 24th October, now £1057 (saving over £250!). For more information, visit coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/1woods

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