October Half Term Holidays

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A single-storey lodge resting in the village of Upton Cressett near Bridgenorth. Mature gardens. Romantic dwelling. Off-road parking. Much Wenlock 8 miles; Ironbridge 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1048656)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

6 The Chase is a welcoming, single-storey apartment nestled in the countryside of Bowland Bridge, a quiet village in Cumbria. Family-friendly. Dishwasher. Windermere Train Station 7.3 miles: Ambleside 11.3 miles; Kendal 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1132152)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £707 £492

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Sally's Barn is a delightful, pet-friendly holiday home resting in the little village of Weston Rhyn in Shropshire with a toasty woodburning stove. Oswestry 4.9 miles; Wrexham 10.7 miles; Whitchurch 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1168115)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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This semi-detached Lakeland house is nestled in the village of Underbarrow, near Kendal, in the Lake District National Park. Electric woodburning-effect stove. En-suite. Kendal 4.8 miles. (Ref. 1013090)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £999 £682

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This romantic lodge sits on Berrys Place Farm near Huntley, Gloucestershire. Off-road parking. Rural location. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Gloucester 6.9 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1093688)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Seashell Sands, a delightful holiday cottage resting in Appledore, Devon. Close to beach. Coastal location. Selection of books. Enclosed rear garden. Westward Ho! 2.2 miles; Bideford 2.7 miles; Barnstaple 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1153257)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £471

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A beautifully furnished cottage situated in the picturesque village of Mullion, on the stunning Lizard Peninsula. Close to beaches and coves. WiFi. Off-road parking. (Ref. 957395)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Games room

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £336

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Garden View is a contemporary, semi-detached cottage on the outskirts of Llanybydder, West Wales. Hot tub. Enclosed patio. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Lampeter 7.1 miles; Aberaeron 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1156659)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A traditional, detached farm house resting in Bootle, Cumbria. Enclosed garden. Ample parking. Family-friendly. Ulverston 21.5 miles; Whitehaven 24.6 miles; Barrow 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1078195)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £609 £563

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely modern annexe on edge of Osgodby village. Wood flooring, spiral staircase, walk-in shower. WiFi, off road parking. Excellent walking and cycling. Centre of Market Rasen 2 miles. (Ref. 28500)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £351 £335

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

No.22 is a lovely, pet-friendly ground-floor apartment resting in the coastal town of Llandudno in Conwy with a private hot tub for added indulgence. Conwy 4.6 miles, Colwyn Bay 5.9 miles, Snowdonia 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1144137)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £946 £717

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Puffin Way Holiday Caravan is a well-presented, single-storey caravan situated in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, boasting a private decking area and sea views. Llwyngwril 0.7 miles; Tywyn 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1177578)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £499 £417

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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7 Lake View is a stylish lodge in Windermere, Cumbria, boasting proximity to a lake with partial views, open-plan living, Smart TV, and underfloor heating. Ambleside 3.2 miles; Kendal 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1189982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1009 £626

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Dingle is a charming bungalow near the town of Cleobury Mortimer, Worcestershire, boasting a woodburning stove, countryside views and TVs in every bedroom. Bewdley 7.1 miles; Tenbury Wells 8.8 miles. Worcester 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1177671)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £531 £438

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Grove Farm is a wonderful detached farmhouse, set over three floors, resting in the quaint village of Cardington in Shropshire with en-suite bedrooms. Shrewsbury 13.4 miles; Ludlow 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1093859)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £1998

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, two-bedroom abode is perched in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084628)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £732

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

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  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Buzzards View, a pleasant house located in the village of Dyserth in Denbighshire boasting a hot tub and stunning views of the countryside and the sea. Prestatyn 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1166936)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1076 £870

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An exquisite, detached barn conversion settled on the edge of Mawnan Smith, Cornwall. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Falmouth 4.7 miles ; Helford Passage 2 miles ; Helston 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1040635)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1024 £785

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tawny Cottage is a charming cottage in Raglan, Monmouthshire, boasting a woodburning stove, countryside views and five acres of woodland to explore. Usk 5.5 miles; Monmouth 8.9 miles; Abergavenny 12 miles (Ref. 1183265)

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Just because we're heading into the cooler months of the year doesn't mean you have to cut back on having fun during the October half term holidays in the UK! Take a look at these marvellous lettings and make the most of the crisp, autumnal air in the countryside, catch some of the last-minute warmth along the coast, or simply visit one of Britain's lively cities for an exciting stay; there is so much to choose from.

Why October Half Term Holidays UK?

Make the most of the week-long break and treat yourself and your loved ones to one of these UK breaks in October. This selection of October half term holidays UK will leave you feeling spoilt for choice, with detached holiday homes available for those with children, peaceful lodges for friends, romantic breaks in shepherd's huts, and so much more. Traveling with the kids is ideal in the October half term breaks. Even though the days are getting shorter and the first frost has arrived, it's a perfect time to enjoy one of the great UK breaks in October. With busy summer crowds tucked away for the year, roads are clearer and restaurants have plenty of tables for you to enjoy!

Places to Visit for October Half Term in the UK

Treat your family to an autumn break in the great outdoors for October half term breaks in the UK, such as hiking up the mountains in the Peak District, trying your hand at watersports in the Lake District or partaking in an array of exhilarating adventures in Snowdonia. Perhaps you'd prefer to soak up some sun during your break and travel towards the south, where coastal stays in Cornwall, Devon and Suffolk can be enjoyed. The half-term can also be a great way to spend some quality time with a loved one, why not take them away to the Cotswolds or the Scottish Highlands for a romantic getaway? Bring some excitement to the week and treat the kids to a stay near Thorpe Park or Alton Towers, or you can take the family overseas to Northern Ireland or the Isle of Wight for an unforgettable stay!

Types of Holiday

If you'd prefer to spend half term relaxing at home, but dedicate part of the week to a short stay away, these city breaks or weekend cottage breaks might be perfect for you! Want to spend the October half term with all the family? Browse this array of large holiday cottages and dog friendly holiday cottages. Treat yourself and make your getaway a luxurious one by booking a break at one of the luxury cottages available or choosing one of these holiday lodges and log cabins with hot tubs.