October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

7A Market Square is a fabulous, two-bedroom holiday home in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria. Close to amenities. Smart TV. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kendal 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1143092)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights From £392

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Nelly's House is a pet-friendly, detached holiday home located in the quaint village of Gortahork in County Donegal with an open fire. Glenveagh National Park 11.5 miles; Dungloe 18 miles; Letterkenny 27 miles. (Ref. 1162213)

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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights From £568

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Old Farm Cottage is a charming property in Codford St Mary, Wiltshire, boasting a woodburning stove in the sitting room and wooden beams throughout. Warminster 7.8 miles; Amesbury 13.4 miles; Salisbury 14.2 miles (Ref. 1176464)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights From £468

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.4★

    Good

  • 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

Thu 29th Oct
for 3 nights From £702

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming two-bedroom cottage resting in Hope Mansell, near Drybrook in Herefordshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Country views. Private garden. Symonds Yat 8.3 miles; Gloucester 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1105647)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £438

Last booked 3 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Cottage at Cromlech Manor Farm is a wonderful, single-storey property near Benllech, Anglesey. Dog-friendly. Open-plan. Wi-Fi. Parking. Beach 1.4 miles. Red Wharf Bay 2.4 miles; Bangor 10.9 miles; Conwy 26.6 miles. (Ref. 1128553)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights From £602

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Baronet’s Quarters is a lovely two-bedroom abode residing in Lynton, Devon. Ground-floor bedroom. Smart TV. Near amenities and a beach. In a National Park. Minehead 17.7 miles; Ilfracombe 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1138102)

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

Thu 29th Oct
for 3 nights From £592

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Wheelhouse is a delightful, studio-style lodge resting rurally in Grimsay near Balivanich, Eilean Siar. Romantic. Countryside views. Open-plan. Iochdar 11.7 miles; Howmore 17.1 miles; Staoinebrig 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1138880)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £450

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Yarde Annexe is a characterul detached barn conversion set on a farm in Pen Elm near Taunton in Somerset, with a woodburning stove and welcoming a pet. Bridgwater 13.9 miles; Tiverton 23 miles; Weston-super-Mare 34.5 miles. (Ref. 1172388)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £380

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Nightingale is a stylish, semi-detached holiday home resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Designated parking. Close to a beach and amenities. Enclosed garden. Dorchester 8.8 miles; Bridport 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1133998)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights From £530

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful stone front barn conversion just outside of Truro. A brilliant base for exploring Cornwall. Family friendly. Farm land. Truro 4 miles. (Ref. 998307)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £462

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £980 From £954

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A traditional, stone-built cottage village of Chelmorton near Buxton. Open-plan living. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Buxton 5.2 miles; Tideswell 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1074813)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £574 From £436

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful cottage located near the village of Warsop in Nottinghamshire. Countryside views. Lake. Contemporary interior. Mansfield 4.5 miles; Nottingham 23 miles. (Ref. 977691)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights From £392

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

55 Broadway is a well-presented house in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, featuring a large garden, private driveway parking, and easy access to local amenities. Newark 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1201652)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £612

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming three-storey cottage lies in the quayside village of Appledore, Devon. River views. Open-plan. Pet-friendly. Enclosed patio. Westward Ho! 2.9 miles; Bideford 3.3 miles. (Ref. 1071891)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £696 From £589

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Flourloft is a charming duplex apartment near the harbour in the village of Pittenweem in Fife, boasts a Smart TV and nearby amenities and attractions. Anstruther 1.5 miles; St Andrews 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1194091)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £375

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £695

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely annex resting in Dalton-le-Dale near Murton, Durham. Woodburning stove. Near the beach. Off-road parking. Seaham 2.7 miles; Sunderland 8 miles; Durham 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1088515)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £681

Holiday Park

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This delightful, single-storey lodge rests upon Manleigh Park in Combe Martin, Devon. In AONB. Close to the beach. Family-friendly. On-site facilities. Countryside views. Ilfracombe 8.1 miles; Woolacombe 10.4 miles; Barnstaple 10.7 miles. (Ref. 1129367)

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

Thu 29th Oct
for 3 nights From £442

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.