October Half Term Holidays

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This fabulous, two-storey barn conversion rests in Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Ground-floor living. Derby 6.7 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1079448)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • £233 off - Sat 17th Jan to 24th Jan 2026

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £1392

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Immaculate house with 3 ensuite bedrooms all with Smart TVs. Outdoor courtyard garden. 2 Dogs welcome. Great central base for exploring Windermere and Bowness. (Ref. 1041074)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1001 £764

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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This luxury, third-floor apartment overlooks the seafront in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Central location. Bedroom with en-suite. Near the beach. Pet-free. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 20 miles; Pickering 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1093687)

  • Wi-fi

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £687

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Trem Y Don is a quaint, single-storey holiday home resting on the outskirts of Dolgarrog, Conwy. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Romantic. Off-road parking. Llanrwst 3.9 miles; Betws-y-Coed 6.9 miles; Conwy 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1138259)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £389

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A beautifully appointed barn conversion, attached to the owner's Somerset farmhouse, one mile from Mark village. Single-storey character accommodation in a peaceful setting with woodburning stove and rural views. Burnham-on-Sea 5 miles. (Ref. 924756)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £391

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This romantic single-storey cottage rests in Pumsaint near Lampeter, Carmarthenshire. No pets. Beautiful views. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Carmarthen 23.4 miles; Aberystwyth 34.6 miles; Cardigan 37.5 miles. (Ref. 1070951)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £272

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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River View is a well-positioned, second-floor apartment resting in the heart of Garstang, Lancashire. Riverside views. Contemporary. Near amenities. Lancaster 10.2 miles; Morecambe 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1085533)

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Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £414 £352

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Spinners Loft is a fantastic, first-floor apartment resting in Hawkshead, boasting original beams & a central village location . Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 17.5 miles. (Ref. 1137228)

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Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £523 £487

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Good

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Traditional Lakeland cottage. Peaceful setting close to Grasmere. 3 double en-suite bedrooms. Smeg hob. Furnished patio. Private parking for 2 cars. (Ref. 1041232)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1155 £878

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beech Tree Cabin is a pet-friendly, romantic holiday lodge located in the outskirts of Goodmanham near Market Weighton in East Riding of Yorkshire. Market Weighton 3.2 miles. (Ref. 1170484)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A picturesque cottage with scenic views resting in Lucker, near Belford, Northumberland. Single storey. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Belford 3.1 miles; Bamburgh 6.1 miles; Beadnell 11 miles. (Ref. 1122150)

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  • Baby-friendly

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £404

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

18 Glasfryn Avenue is a pet-friendly, detached, dormer bungalow located on the rural outskirts of Prestatyn in Denbighshire, enjoying a soothing hot tub. Colwyn Bay 15.9 miles; Llandudno 23 miles; Chester 28.1 miles; Snowdonia National Park 29.9 miles. (Ref. 1169659)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights £822

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Charming detached cottage in the village of Ewyas Harold, within driving distance of Hereford. Ground floor bedroom with en-suite. Lawned garden. Hereford 13 miles. (Ref. 921214)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £439 £359

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A pretty Anglesey cottage annexe, with hot tub and woodburner, set in 2 acres of gardens close to the village of Malltraeth. Offering a superb romantic getaway or touring base all year round. Malltraeth 3.5 miles. (Ref. 24459)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A stylish, five-bedroom home resting in Stirton near Skipton, North Yorkshire. Close to amenities. Contemporary. Hot tub. Countryside views. Grassington 9.9 miles; Harrogate 23 miles. (Ref. 1126846)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £1457

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A neatly-presented, single-storey lodge residing in Penmynydd near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Anglesey. Ground-floor living. Near a National Park. Smart TV. Menai Bridge 4 miles; Beaumaris 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1138599)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £381 £330

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached barn conversion set within the village of Long Bredy. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Weymouth 12 miles; Yeovil 20 miles. (Ref. 998739)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £1133 £1041

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stunning barn conversion. Both bedrooms en-suite. Ideally situated for Yorkshire Dales and South Lakes. WiFi. Wood burning stove. Village location. Kendal 5 minutes. (Ref. 972379)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £528 £405

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish and contemporary cottage, sitting in the historic market town of Denbigh, Wales. Open-plan living with woodburning stove. Hot tub. Mezannine bedroom. Romantic retreat. Rhyl 11 miles; Colwyn Bay 19 miles. (Ref. 1039338)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £654 £552

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.