Autumn family time
Make time for an autumn family adventure.
The October half-term is a lovely moment to steal a few days together before winter properly sets in. The crowds have thinned, the coast path is at its bracing best, and there's something restful about a Cornish autumn — crisp mornings, harbour lights coming on early, and a warm retreat to come back to at the end of the day.
Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home at Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, make an easy family base near Looe and Polperro. Both have two bedrooms, sleep up to four, and give you the space to settle in — somewhere for the children to unwind, somewhere for the grown-ups to put their feet up after a day on the coast.
Choose your two-bedroom base
Both at Granite Henge, both sleeping up to four, both with an equipped kitchen and on-site parking. Pick the one that feels right for your family's few days away.
Foxes Lair
Foxes Lair — Your Woodland Hideaway
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
A warm, characterful base with woodland views, Foxes Lair suits a small family who like to settle in and take their time. Somewhere to come back to after a morning on the coast path or an afternoon pottering around Looe — and plenty of room for four to spread out.
- Sleeps up to four.
- Two bedrooms.
- Self-catering accommodation.
- On-site parking.
- Woodland views.
Hedgehogs Home
Hedgehogs Home — Your Cosy Cornish Retreat
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
A comfortable, welcoming retreat in peaceful surroundings, Hedgehogs Home is a relaxed family base for exploring Looe, Polperro and the South East Cornwall coast in October. Easy to settle into and easy to come back to after a day out.
- Sleeps up to four.
- Two bedrooms.
- Self-catering accommodation.
- Peaceful setting.
- Easy access to the coast.
The swimming pool is closed during October half-term
The shared outdoor heated swimming pool at Granite Henge is seasonal and closes at the end of September. It reopens on 1 May each year, so it is not available during the October half-term break. October stays are all about coastal walks, village visits and cosy evenings in.
Days out together
Family days out near Looe
A few easy ideas for making the most of an October half-term day out — all within easy reach of Granite Henge.
Harbour mornings in Looe
Start the day with a wander around Looe harbour, watching the boats come and go. Browse the little shops in East Looe, grab a pasty or a coffee, and let the morning drift at its own pace.
Coast path adventures
The South West Coast Path around Looe and Polperro is bracing and beautiful in October. Pick a stretch that suits the family, pack a flask, and check the weather and route conditions before you set off.
Explore Polperro
Wander the narrow lanes of the fishing village, call in at the harbour, and find a cosy pub for a long lunch. A gentle afternoon out, a short drive from Granite Henge.
Softer days
Rainy-day plans worth keeping
A drizzly October day in Cornwall has its own charm — especially when there's a warm retreat to come back to.
Warm up in a Looe café
Start slow with a hot chocolate by the harbour, browse the little shops in East Looe, and let the morning drift. It's the sort of day that doesn't need a plan.
Potter around Polperro
Wander the lanes of the fishing village, call in at the harbour, and find a cosy pub for a long lunch. A gentle afternoon out, a short drive from Granite Henge.
An easy evening in
Stock up on the way back, settle into your holiday home, and let the evening unwind at its own pace. See more ideas in our local area guide.
Autumn & Halloween
Halloween activities and local events
Evergreen autumn outing ideas for the half-term week — plus where to check for verified, up-to-date happenings nearby.
Check our local events page
Halloween and autumn events do take place around Looe and Polperro, but dates and details change each year and aren't always confirmed far in advance. We don't host Halloween entertainment at Granite Henge itself. For verified, up-to-date happenings, check our local events page closer to your stay.
Evergreen autumn outings
Whatever the events calendar, there's always plenty to fill a half-term day — harbour walks in Looe, exploring Polperro's lanes, a bracing stretch of coast path, and a cosy pub lunch to round it off. Browse more ideas in our local area guide.
Check your half-term dates
Check live dates and prices for Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home and book directly with Granite Henge — no middleman, no hidden fees.
School half-term dates vary by council and school, so check the dates that apply to your family. October half-term stays are subject to availability and seasonal minimum-stay requirements — check your preferred dates for the options that apply.
Foxes Lair — Woodland Hideaway
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
Hedgehogs Home — Cosy Retreat
Granite Henge, Trelawne Cross, near Looe
Prefer to talk it through? Call 01503 264869 and speak to Tina or Paul.
October half-term FAQs
Quick answers to help you plan a family October half-term near Looe.
Can we stay for October half-term?
Yes — Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home at Granite Henge are available for October half-term stays, subject to live availability and the minimum-stay requirements that apply to your chosen dates. Use the live booking calendar to see what's open for the week that suits your family.
Is the swimming pool open in October?
No. The shared outdoor heated swimming pool at Granite Henge is seasonal and closes at the end of September. It is closed throughout October, so it is not available during the October half-term. The pool reopens on 1 May each year.
What can families do nearby if it rains?
There's plenty for a softer day — harbour strolls in Looe, browsing the shops and cafés around the town, exploring Polperro's lanes and harbour, and cosy pubs for a long lunch. Our local guide lists things to do, places to eat and days out across South East Cornwall, and both retreats are a comfortable base to come back to.
Are there Halloween activities near Looe?
Halloween and autumn events do take place around Looe and Polperro, but dates and details change each year and aren't always confirmed far in advance. We don't host Halloween entertainment at Granite Henge itself. Check our local events page closer to your stay for verified, up-to-date happenings nearby.
What stay lengths are available?
Stay lengths during October half-term depend on live availability and the minimum-stay rules that apply at the time. October half-term is a popular family period, so options can vary. Choose your dates in the live booking calendar to see the available stay lengths and requirements for Foxes Lair and Hedgehogs Home.