October half term breaks in Berkshire
Swap the half-term rush for countryside, canalside walks and time together
Perfectly placed with everything you need
We've got your October half term sorted
Still hunting for an October half term escape?
Cherry Bird Lodge Escape ticks all the boxes with peaceful Berkshire countryside, spacious luxury lodges and plenty of family adventures, all within easy reach of London.
Set within parkland beside the Kennet and Avon Canal, it's somewhere you can leave the everyday behind for a few days. Step straight onto the towpath for an autumn walk, explore nearby Highclere Castle and the North Wessex Downs, or head into Newbury for the day.
Then come home, get cosy and sink into your private hot tub.
October half term at a glance
CANALSIDE ADVENTURES
Step straight onto the towpath to enjoy an easy family walk or bike ride alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal, surrounded by Berkshire's tranquil countryside.
HOT TUB EVENINGS
Cool autumn evenings were simply made for hot tubs. Head back to your lodge after a day exploring and sink into the warm bubbles together.
BRING THE DOG
There's no need to leave your four-legged family member behind. At Cherry Bird dogs stay for free and there are plenty of walks to enjoy together.
Autumn breaks in Berkshire
Colourful walks, countryside adventures and cosy evenings
Autumn is a wonderful time to escape to Berkshire. The countryside is ablaze with colour, mornings are crisp and there's every excuse to pull on your wellies, wrap up warm and head outside.
And heading outside at Cherry Bird is so easy. You can walk directly from your lodge, through the park to the pretty canal towpath, watching boats pass gently by whilst keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way.
A short drive away lie the North Wessex Downs which are breathtakingly beautiful and easy to explore whether you're on foot or on a bike.
And when you've had enough fresh air for one day? Your gorgeous lodge and bubbling hot tub will be waiting.
Your October half term escape plan
Stroll the towpath
Autumn adventures on your doorstep
Pull on your wellies, grab your coats and head out together.
From Cherry Bird you can step straight onto the towpath beside the Kennet and Avon Canal, making it easy to enjoy an autumn walk without needing the car.
Follow the water, watch the boats pass, look out for wildlife or bring the bikes and see where the path takes you.
No complicated plans required. Just fresh air, colourful countryside and precious time together.
Explore the area
Big days out are never far away
When you feel like exploring further there's plenty waiting beyond the park.
Discover the magnificent Highclere Castle and its surrounding estate or head into the North Wessex Downs where you'll be surrounded by rolling hills, beautiful landscapes and miles of countryside.
Closer to home, spend a day discovering Newbury's shops, cafés and restaurants or, when the calendar allows, experience the excitement of a day at Newbury Racecourse, right on our doorstep.
Slow down
You don't have to fill every minute
One of the best things about escaping to Cherry Bird is that there isn't an entertainment schedule waiting for you when you arrive.
There are no busy shared facilities or noisy clubhouse. Instead, there is countryside, space and the freedom to spend your break exactly as you choose.
Enjoy a lazy breakfast. Walk beside the canal. Play games together. Head out for lunch. Watch a film. Read a book.
Or do absolutely nothing. Becuase after a busy school term, sometimes that's exactly what everyone needs.
Unwind in your private hot tub
The best way to end an autumn day
After a fun-filled family adventure there's nothing quite like heading back to your lodge, shrugging off your coats and sinking into your own hot tub.
Feel the warmth of the bubbles against the cool autumn air, watch the evening draw in across the parkland and enjoy the peace and quiet around you.
Tomorrow you can head off exploring again but tonight, you don't need to go anywhere.
A glimpse of Autumn in Berkshire
Family Days Out
Plenty of fun for everyone
Highclere Castle
London
LEGOLAND Windsor
Newbury
Why choose Berkshire for your October half term?
A world away from the rush
You don't have to spend hours travelling to feel like you've escaped. Cherry Bird combines the peace of the beautiful Berkshire countryside with easy access from London, making it ideal for easy getaways.
Leaving busy lives behind, strolling alongside the canal, relax on your spacious decking or sink into your private hot tub. Newbury is right on your doorstep so you're never cut off from shops, restaurants or things to do, when you want them.
Spend crisp autumn days walking through colourful countryside, tour historic houses and beautiful estates or enjoy a long lunch in Newbury, followed by some shopping. You can even chance your luck on the horses at Newbury Racecourse.
Families will love planning bigger days out with London's museums, landmarks and attractions close enough for a day trip, and Legoland Windsor also nearby.
Cherry Bird's ideal location places you within easy reach of it all, whilst also offering somewhere peaceful to return to at the end of the day.
This means you can fill your half term with adventures, or leave plenty of gaps in the diary. The choice is yours.