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\"Golden<\/p>\n

Autumn is an ideal time to get away. The parks are more peaceful than in the summer months, the trees turn golden, and lodges offer fantastic value for money once the school holidays are over.<\/p>\n

Picture it. A crisp morning walk through crunching leaves, a pub lunch by the fire, then back to watch the light fade over the trees from a bubbling hot tub. That’s what autumn lodge breaks are all about: slow mornings, coastal and woodland walks, and no passport needed.<\/p>\n

Lodge breaks are as popular as ever, with parks all over England, Scotland and Wales. From lakeside to countryside, you’ll find couples’ hideaways, log cabins and big family lodges alike, so there’s an autumn break for everyone. Keep an eye on our deals for short breaks this September<\/a> and October.<\/p>\n

Why book a lodge holiday in autumn?<\/h2>\n

Summer gets the attention, but autumn is when a lodge really earns its keep, with space to spread out when the weather turns. Days are cooler and quieter, which suits long walks, and the evenings draw in early enough to make the fire and the board games feel like the main event.<\/p>\n

Fewer crowds and better prices<\/h3>\n

Once the schools go back, the busiest beaches empty out and prices at most parks drop. When Which? compared 20 self-catering properties<\/a> in popular seaside spots, a week in October half term cost on average 29% less than the same week in August.<\/p>\n

Term-time dates are often cheaper again.<\/p>\n

Cosy evenings under dark skies<\/h3>\n

The clocks go back on the last Sunday in October, so it’s dark by teatime. That’s no bad thing in a lodge. Put the heating on, make a hot chocolate and take it out to the decking, because away from town lights you’ll see far more stars than you do at home. Our hot tub holidays<\/a> guide has more ideas.<\/p>\n

Dogs are back on the beach<\/h3>\n

Plenty of UK beaches ban dogs from 1 May to 30 September. Most of those rules lift in autumn, so a coastal holiday means long, muddy beach walks together, though dates vary by council. Our dog friendly lodges<\/a> search shows every park that welcomes pets.<\/p>\n

What are the best autumn lodge breaks in the UK?<\/h2>\n

Check out some of our favourite parks for autumn, spread from the Scottish lochs to the Jurassic Coast. Each one is set up for cosy nights in, with plenty to explore once you’ve pulled your boots on.<\/p>\n

Loch Lomond Holiday Park, Argyll<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: Loch Lomond, Argyll | Sleeps: up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Loch<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Offering a relaxing holiday base with a lochside setting, we love these lodges in Scotland. The park sits on the banks of Loch Lomond itself, with hot tub lodges, glamping pods and traditional log cabins, some with their own private sauna.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> The scenery is spectacular when the hillsides turn bronze, and it’s a good base for touring Argyll and the Highlands. For more ideas, try our lavish lochside lodges<\/a> in Ayrshire or browse every lodge in Argyll<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hartsop Fold, Cumbria<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: Lake District, Cumbria | Sleeps: up to 4 | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Hartsop<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Scandinavian-style lodges with wide views of the fells, set between Brotherswater and Ullswater. It’s part of the Wanderwood collection and made for families, friends and four-legged guests who want to get back to nature.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> Bracken on the fellsides turns rust brown and you can head out walking into the valley. Come back muddy, sink into the bubbles and let the miles wear off. There are more lodges in Cumbria<\/a> nearer Windermere or Keswick.<\/p>\n

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Darwin Forest, Derbyshire<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: near Matlock, Peak District | Sleeps: up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Darwin<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> Part of the Magnificent Collection, Darwin Forest is a woodland park near Matlock and Bakewell with a Best in Britain award to its name. There’s an indoor swimming pool and fishing on site.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> The pool is a lifesaver on a wet afternoon. On dry days, red deer rut on the Eastern Moors and at the National Trust’s Lyme Park<\/a>. See our guide to lodges near Matlock<\/a> for walks along the Derwent Gorge.<\/p>\n

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Yorkshire Spa Retreat, Vale of York<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: Vale of York, Yorkshire | Sleeps: up to 6 | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Yorkshire<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> A newer spa and lodge holiday park set in over 11 acres of Yorkshire parkland, made for a peaceful couples’ stay.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> A spa session suits a drizzly morning. You’re well placed for York and the edge of the Moors, too. For more ideas, see our best lodge breaks in Yorkshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Meadow Lakes Holiday Park, Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: near St Austell, Cornwall | Sleeps: up to 8 | Pet friendly? Yes<\/strong>
\n\"Meadow<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> A good choice for a quality holiday with plenty of facilities on site, near St Austell<\/a>. Its 56 acres of meadows and woodland include four lakes with free coarse fishing, and children will love the animals, the play area and the activity barn. Some lodges come with private outdoor hot tubs, and the woods are full of autumn trees to explore.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> The coast is far quieter once summer’s over. Explore the Roseland Peninsula on foot, then wander round a fishing village harbour.<\/p>\n

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Newlands Park, Dorset<\/a><\/h3>\n

Where: Charmouth, Jurassic Coast | Sleeps: up to 6 | Pet friendly? No<\/strong>
\n\"Newlands<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong> This family run park is a 15 minute walk from the famous fossil beach at Charmouth, with Lyme Regis 3 miles west and Bridport and West Bay 6 miles east.<\/p>\n

Why go in autumn?<\/strong> Rougher autumn and winter seas wash fresh fossils out of the soft cliffs, so a falling tide on a blustery morning is a great time to go hunting. Browse more lodges in Dorset<\/a> along the coast.<\/p>\n

Compare these autumn lodges<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lodge park<\/th>\nWhere<\/th>\nSleeps<\/th>\nHot tubs<\/th>\nPets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Loch Lomond Holiday Park<\/a><\/td>\nArgyll<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hartsop Fold<\/a><\/td>\nLake District<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Darwin Forest<\/a><\/td>\nPeak District<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yorkshire Spa Retreat<\/a><\/td>\nVale of York<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meadow Lakes Holiday Park<\/a><\/td>\nCornwall<\/td>\n8<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Newlands Park<\/a><\/td>\nDorset<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

UK breaks in October: half term, Halloween and Bonfire Night<\/h2>\n

This is the busiest month of the season. The woods are at their most colourful, the school holiday gives families a free week, and there’s still enough daylight for a proper day out.<\/p>\n

Half term family holidays<\/h3>\n

\"October<\/p>\n

In England and Wales, October half term usually falls in the last week of the month, while most Scottish councils break a week or two earlier. Book early, as big family accommodation with three or four bedrooms goes first. Parks with fishing lakes keep older children busy too, like our fishing lodges in Lincolnshire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Halloween and Bonfire Night<\/h3>\n

Halloween lands at the end of the holiday most years, with pumpkin picking on plenty of farms beforehand, and Bonfire Night follows on 5 November with firework displays in towns and villages on the nearest weekend.<\/p>\n

Weekend breaks in September: the quiet sweet spot<\/h2>\n

Early September often feels like a bonus bit of summer. The schools are back, the sea is still at its warmest, and the coast path is yours again.<\/p>\n