A cosy clifftop escape for families as autumn settles in
October half term at Luccombe Hall is about slowing the pace and enjoying time together as the island shifts into autumn. The days are cooler, the coast feels quieter, and the hotel becomes a warm, welcoming place to settle in and relax.
Set high on the clifftop above Shanklin, Luccombe Hall, part of Luccombe Hotels – The Clifftop Collection, offers families the space, comfort and reassurance they need for an easy autumn break. With generous indoor leisure facilities, relaxed dining and a friendly, family-run atmosphere, October here feels calm and unrushed – ideal for families who enjoy being together without needing full days out.
With our Stay in one. Play in both. approach, families staying at Luccombe Hall enjoy access across both clifftop hotels – giving everyone more choice, more space and fewer decisions. Everything you need is close at hand, making October half term feel simple and easy from the moment you arrive.
Everything included, from arrival to bedtime
Available for stays of two nights or more.
Your clifftop family stay
Two nights or more in your chosen family room. Choose from Classic Family Rooms or upgrade to Superior Sea-Facing Balcony Rooms or Garden Rooms with private hot tubs – all designed to help families relax and settle in comfortably.
A warm autumn welcome
A speciality coffee and our much-loved red squirrel gingerbread on arrival, with a spooky cocktail for the grown-ups and a spooky mocktail for the children – a thoughtful seasonal touch to begin your October break.
Breakfast with a view
A full English breakfast each morning, served in relaxed surroundings overlooking the gardens and out towards the sea.
Family-friendly evenings
Enjoy three-course dinners each evening, with early children’s tea options available if you prefer. Dining is relaxed and flexible, designed to suit families at the end of an autumn day – and on quieter evenings, families can also choose a takeaway-style option, perfect for enjoying together in the hotel, on a balcony or in your room.
Time to unwind and play
Unlimited leisure is included throughout your stay, with access to our indoor Tropical Pool Experience, indoor hot tubs and sauna, toddler play area, games room and free-to-play Back to the 80s Retro Gaming Experience.
Outdoor play areas and gardens can still be enjoyed when the weather allows.
Please note that the pool table and air hockey table operate on a pay-to-play basis; all other leisure facilities are included.
Your free return car ferry
Your return car ferry is on us. Book your October half term break by 6pm on 7th October and we’ll cover the crossing, arranged through us – one less thing to organise, and one less cost before you’ve even set off.
How the ferry offer works
Your return car ferry is on us
Book your October half term family holiday by 6pm on 7th October and we’ll cover your return car ferry crossing – arranged through us, so there’s one less thing to organise and one less cost before you’ve even set off.
Choose the October Half Term Family Break online, or call us on 01983 869 000.
Your return car ferry is booked through the hotel – nothing extra to organise.
Your crossing is covered before you’ve even set off.
Free return car ferry applies to bookings made by 6pm on the 7th October 2026 for stays of two nights or more between 17th October and 2nd November, for family bookings of up to two adults and two children sharing. Ferry booked through the hotel. Subject to availability.
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