October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, reverse-level cottage resting in Bielby near Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Garden. Bedrooms with en-suites. Holme-on-Spalding-Moor 6.1 miles; Market Weighton 6.8 miles; York 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1095516)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £449 £386

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A bright and contemporary first-floor apartment set within the town of Dartmouth, Devon. Outstanding views. Open-plan living. Central location. Brixham 5.3 miles; Totnes 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1065857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights £1441

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wilson Eyre Cottage is a beautiful, terraced cottage in Castleton, Derbyshire. Close to a pub. Gas stove. Pretty views. In Peak District National Park. Buxton 10.4 miles; Bakewell 13.3 miles; Sheffield 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1135666)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £439

Last booked 3 hours ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 10% off - Fri 5th Jun to 19th Jun 2026

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £1197

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A duplex apartment resting in Cononley in Airedale. Secure parking. WiFi. Open-plan living room. Skipton 4 miles; Keighley 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1051050)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £727

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage resting on the Culzean Castle & Country Park Estate in Culzean, South Ayrshire. Enclosed garden. National Trust for Scotland. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Ayr 12.7 miles; Galloway Forest Park 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1104229)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Tue 26th May to 31st Jul 2026

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £685

Last booked 6 hours ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely semi-detached cottage is located in Buxton, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Woodburner. Tideswell 7 miles; Bakewell 12 miles. (Ref. 998794)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £554

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Groomes Country House is a Grade II listed farmhouse resting in Farnham, Hampshire. Off-road parking. Pet friendly. Woodburning stove. Games room. Guildford 16.6 miles; Winchester 23.3 miles; Portsmouth 28.6 miles. (Ref. 974883)

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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights £3048

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beach-themed, ground floor apartment in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Views of North Bay. En-suite. Pet-friendly. (Ref. 958913)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5% off - Fri 6th Nov to 23rd Dec 2026

  • 10% off - Wed 6th Jan to 29th Jan 2027

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £463

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stylish first floor apartment within the town of Whitby in North Yorkshire. Balcony. Open-plan. En-suite. Smart TV. Off road parking. (Ref. 948080)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Fri 24th Jul to 14th Aug 2026

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £529

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

2 Birkhead, a lovely, first-floor accommodation, located in Troutbeck in Cumbria, enjoying countryside views and set in the Lake District National Park. Ambleside 3.8 miles; Kendal 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1145219)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £672

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spacious basement annex situated below the owner’s main house in Mynydd Mechell near Llanfechell, Anglesey. Patio garden. Pet-friendly. Ideal for families. Amlwch 7.5 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1078106)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Baby-friendly

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £690

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Ideal for families. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1075256)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £733 £628

Last booked 4 hours ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Tirlaggan Studio is a single-storey contemporary property resting on the remote island of Lismore, Inner Hebrides of Scotland with a woodburing stove. Port Appin 5.7 miles; Oban 12.9 miles; Glencoe 24.6 miles. (Ref. 1159719)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £322

Last booked 4 hours ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lapwing, a delightful, single-storey pod rests on the outskirts of Chapel Le Dale near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. Countryside. Open-plan. Hot tub. Bentham 10.2 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 14.1 miles; Settle 13.2 miles. (Ref. 1158236)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £555

Last booked today
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Stall is an enchanting, pet-friendly property near Kealkill, County Cork, boasting open-plan living, an electric fire, and stunning countryside views. Bantry 5.2 miles. (Ref. 1173254)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights £499

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. Open-plan. Sea views. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Holmrook 3.1 miles; Seascale 6.6 miles; Whitehaven 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1007857)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £735 £708

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely, single-storey pod resting in St Buryan, Cornwall. Sea views. Wood fired hot tub. Romantic. Newlyn 5.4 miles; Lands End 5.8 miles; Penzance 6 miles (Ref. 1129045)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £359

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lime Tree Lodge is a charming, pet-friendly, single-storey lodge in St Fillans in Perthshire, with an enclosed garden, electric fire, and open-plan living. Comrie 5.4 miles; Crieff 11.8 miles; Perth 29.5 miles. (Ref. 1179218)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 5% off - Wed 11th Feb 2026 to 11th Feb 2027

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £560

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.