October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.7

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Hawthorn Barn is a contemporary, three-bedroom barn conversion situated on the edge of Northleach, Gloucestershire. High-end finish. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Bourton-on-the-Water 5.2 miles; Stow-on-the-Wold 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1097460)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £935

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This charming chalet-style cottage rests in the village of Neen Sollars, in Shropshire. Games room. Woodburning stove. Tenbury Wells 6.1 miles; Kidderminster 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1010755)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £523 £506

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A remarkable farmhouse nestled in the little village of Quin, County Clare. Enclosed garden. Rural location. Family-friendly. Ennis 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1077654)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £508

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This detached stone cottage is situated in the village of Rossaveel, County Galway. Mezzanine. Enclosed gardens. Woodburning stove. Carraroe 4.8 miles; Spiddal 12 miles. (Ref. 1002157)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights £335

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A terraced cottage situated in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Close to a beach. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Charmouth 3 miles; Seaton 8.1 miles; Devon 37.4 miles. (Ref. 1106118)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £737

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A luxury lodge situated on Southern Halt resort near Dobwalls, Cornwall. Sauna. EV charger. Cinema Room. Romantic. Liskeard 3.1 miles; Looe 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1121182)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 20% off - Fri 10th Apr to 24th Apr 2026

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £426

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A superb stone-built cottage resting in Faceby, North Yorkshire. En-Suite bedrooms. In a National Park. Woodburning stove. Stokesley 5.2 miles; Osmotherley 5.9 miles; Northallerton 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1097690)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £971

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Sunset Lodge 5 is a lovely, detached lodge situated in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, balcony, with ground-floor and open-plan living. Harlech 3.2 miles; Barmouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1133712)

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

Thu 29th Oct
for 3 nights £534

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This detached cottage lies in the picturesque countryside of Merrion near Pembroke. En-suite. Super-king-size. Dog-friendly. Pembroke 4.7 miles; Angle 8 miles; St Florence 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1051731)

  • Wi-fi

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £400

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A unique one-bedroom igloo pod resting on Weatherhill Farm in Burshill, East Riding of Yorkshire. Romantic. Private garden. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Hornsea 8.1 miles; Beverley 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1112700)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £386

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A striking Georgian townhouse resting in the centre of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Close to amenities. Woodburning stove. Roof terrace. Louth 13.4 miles; Sutton on Sea 20.6 miles; Lincoln 21.6 miles. (Ref. 964502)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £415

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A Victorian, stone-built terraced cottage, close to the centre of Haworth village in West Yorkshire. Great location. Woodburning stove. Hebden Bridge 8 miles; Bradford miles 9.4 miles; Skipton 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1045782)

  • Wi-fi

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £297

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Wonderfully presented barn conversion near Little Hereford, on the outskirts of Ludlow and the Shropshire border. Hot tub. Superfast Broadband. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Tenbury 4 miles. (Ref. 969150)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Sun 1st Mar to 30th Apr 2026

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £496

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful converted stone stable resting in the spectacular Conwy Valley. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Amazing views. Enclosed garden. Llanwrst 1.5 miles; Betws-y-Coed 5.4 miles; Conwy 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1051632)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £415

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Old Piggery is a charming, dog-friendly, single-storey farm stay resting in Kemberton, Shropshire, boasting a barbecue, enclosed garden, and Smart TV. Wolverhampton 15.8 miles; Shrewsbury 19.9 miles; Shropshire Hills National Landscape 25.6 miles. (Ref. 1171421)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £541

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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33 Lorne Street is a charming, five-storey, pet-friendly house resting in Chester, Cheshire, boasting private driveway parking and an enclosed garden. Liverpool 27.8 miles; Manchester 43.1 miles. (Ref. 1165071)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £1181

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Elwell Cottage is a welcoming, terraced cottage settled into the town of Bevery, East Riding of Yorkshire, with a parking permit, close by pub, and shop. Hull 7.7 miles; Hornsea 13 miles. (Ref. 1163452)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £365

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A lovely Lakeland cottage with hot tub located amongst surrounding woodland, just a stone's throw from the edge of Windermere. A great place for family and friends to get together. Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 951728)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1728 £1310

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This is a homely, detached cottage in the village of Mickleton in Gloucestershire. Cotswolds AONB. Pub across the road. Delightful enclosed garden. (Ref. 969018)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights £368

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

As featured in Gavin and Stacey, Lush House is a terraced holiday home in Barry, South Wales, offering WiFi, an enclosed garden, and roadside parking. Penarth 6.9 miles; Cardiff 9.6 miles; Newport 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1179689)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights £1060

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.