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An outdoor pathway with flower pots leading to the entrance of a black wooden house at Closefield in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe
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5
Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary single-storey barn conversion resting rurally in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. In AONB. Countryside views. Stylish. Romantic. Whipsnade 4.4 miles; Dunstable 5 miles; Berkhamsted 8.6 miles; Watford 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1020743)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights From £809

Last booked yesterday
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A coastal view with two glasses of champagne and a bowl of chips on a table at Sandsifters II in Carbis Bay
SAVE £113
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5
Carbis Bay, Cornwall, TR26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level villa overlooking the Blue-Flag beach at Carbis Bay. Open-plan living. Contemporary finish. 4K Smart TV. St Ives 2.2 miles. (Ref. 1128026)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £2137 From £2024

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Entrance view of a two story holiday cottage with stone and white walls and driveway at Bwthyn Alberts in Trearddur Bay
SAVE £90
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5
Trearddur Bay, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

What a fabulous house. Perfectly placed to explore the sights and delights of Trearddur Bay, with the amenities being a short stroll away. Recently constructed to a very high standard. Smart TVs Sky facilities and DVD and music system. Charging port for e (Ref. 1010974)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sky TV

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £1499 From £1409

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Front view of a white house with black door and window frames at Awelfa in Newport Pembrokeshire
SAVE £58
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5
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, SA42
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous mid-terraced holiday home in the exciting town centre of Newport in Pembrokeshire. Private garden. Near coast. WiFi. Fishguard 7 miles; Cardigan 12 miles. (Ref. 1045236)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £618 From £560

Last booked today
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A driveway with potted plants leading to a garage attached to a white house with windows at Gadlys in Trearddur Bay
SAVE £114
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5
Trearddur Bay, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL65 2
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A modern and spacious holiday cottage in walking distance of the beach and local amenities in Trearddur Bay. Wifi, wood burning stove, garden. (Ref. 1008832)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £1467 From £1353

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A brick house with windows and a front door at Lobster Pot Retreat Newbiggin-By-The-Sea
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5
Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland, NE64
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful property situated in the coastal town of Newbiggin-By-The-Sea. Enclosed courtyard. Roadside parking. Washing machine. Beach nearby. Ashington 3.4 miles; Stakeford 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1100198)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £375

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A detached two-story house with a front porch and paved driveway surrounded by hedges at 5 The Mall in Sandown
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5
Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming detached house rests in the heart of Sandown, on the Isle of Wight. Electric fire. Enclosed garden. Shanklin 1.4 miles; Ventnor 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1020856)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £762 From £760

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A gravel courtyard with a small white table and two chairs outside a brick building at The Annexe Fulmodestone near Fakenham
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Fulmodestone near Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Annex is a delightful, single-storey property resting in the countryside of Fulmodestone near Fakenham, Norfolk. Rural location. Couple’s retreat. Fakenham 5.3 miles; Holt 9.1 miles; Weybourne 12.7 miles. (Ref. 935833)

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

  • 5% off - Thu 9th Jul to 31st Aug 2026

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £720

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A row of houses with balconies beside a lawn and boats in a marina at 9 Oakley Wharf in Porthmadog
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5
Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

9 Oakley Wharf is a ground-floor apartment resting in the seaside town of Porthmadog in Gwynedd. Near amenities. Near beach. Sea views. Close to a harbour. Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 3.6 miles; Criccieth 5.2 miles; Pwllheli 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1145779)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £685

Last booked 5 hours ago
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A wooden cabin with a door and railing features at an outdoor location
SAVE £174
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5
Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Bonnie Wee Neuk is a charming holiday cabin resting near Aberdeen in Scotland boasting a peaceful rural location, patio with fire pit and free parking. Edzell 9 miles; Aberdeen 30 miles; Dundee 36 miles. (Ref. 1190886)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £672 From £498

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A garden with a building and seating at Groves Hall Garden Apartment Whitby
SAVE £243
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5
Whitby, North York Moors National Park, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Groves Hall Garden Apartment Whitby in North Yorkshire is a delightful apartment for two with period interiors, free parking set in beautiful grounds. Robin Hood's Bay 8.3 miles, Scarborough 19.4 miles, York 43.3 miles. (Ref. 1199050)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £946 From £703

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A row of two story townhouses with brown upper siding and white lower walls with trees and a parking area in front at Spinnaker in Charlestown
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5
Charlestown, Cornwall, PL25
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This well-presented, three-bedroom holiday home resides in St Austell, Cornwall. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Mevagissey 6.1 miles; Fowey 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1136462)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £740

Last booked yesterday
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A living room with a sofa and dining table at the property
SAVE £165
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5
Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

3 Bedroom Holiday Home in Mablethorpe is a practical caravan on Golden Sands Holiday Park in Lincolnshire, boasting on-site parking and allows pets. Louth 15 miles; Skegness 17 miles. (Ref. 1190912)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £622 From £457

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An outdoor area with stone building and flowers in pots at Tyg Cottage Masham
Offer
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5
Grewelthorpe, near Masham, North Yorkshire, HG4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Tyg Cottage is a charming, pet-friendly cottage in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, stylish interiors and open-plan living. Ripon 6.4 miles; Bedale 9.4 miles; Northallerton 18 miles. (Ref. 1189964)

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

  • 5% off - Fri 19th Jun to 4th Sep 2026

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £427

Last booked 4 hours ago
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Flat 2A - 1190910 - photo 1
SAVE £240
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5
Southport, Merseyside, PR8
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Flat 2A is a welcoming apartment resting in Southport, Merseyside, boasting free parking, WiFi, a private courtyard, and proximity to local amenities. Ainsdale 4 miles; Ormskirk 8 miles; Formby 8.5 miles. (Ref. 1190910)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £912 From £672

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A garden with a wooden cabin and a bear statue at Taigh Nam Moireach in Inverness
SAVE £304
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5
Croy, Highland, IV2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Taigh Nam Moireach, a romantic single-storey holiday lodge near Croy, the Highlands, within beautiful gardens and is close to the coast and countryside. Nairn 7 miles; Inverness 10 miles; Inverness Airport 3 miles. (Ref. 1191013)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £1205 From £901

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A roof over a doorway with a brick wall at Rochester Road Corby
SAVE £427
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Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

Rochester Road is a pleasant house located in Corby, Northamptonshire, featuring an open-plan layout, proximity to amenities, parking and gardens. Kettering 8.8 miles; Market Harborough 11.6 miles; Stamford 16 miles; Peterborough 25.2 miles; (Ref. 1191011)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £1611 From £1184

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Evas Cottage - 1191037 - photo 1
SAVE £294
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5
Fenny Compton, Warwickshire, CV47
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

  • Sykes rating

Eva’s Cottage is a welcoming, pet-friendly cottage nestled near Avon Dassett in Warwickshire boasting a games room, a nearby pub, and a private courtyard. Banbury 8.6 miles; Royal Leamington Spa 12.4 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 17.5 miles (Ref. 1191037)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 26th Oct
for 7 nights was £1168 From £874

Last booked 2 days ago
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An outdoor view of a stone building with a patio at Orcaber Farm Retreat in Lancaster
SAVE £114
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5
Austwick, North Yorkshire, LA2
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Orcaber Farm Retreat, a charming stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Austwick in North Yorkshire boasts a woodburning stove and nearby amenities. Settle 5.3 miles; Ingleton 6.4 miles; Skipton 20.3 miles. (Ref. 1199055)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £644 From £530

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A view of houses and barns in a field at The Farmhouse in Omagh
SAVE £250
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5
Newton Stewart, County Tyrone, BT78
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

  • Sykes rating

The Farmhouse is a traditional farmhouse on the outskirts of Newtonstewart, County Omagh, with countryside views. Newtonstewart 2 miles; Omagh 11 miles. (Ref. 1193726)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £948 From £698

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Surprise the kids this half term with a self-catering cottage holiday in the UK or Ireland. Your little ones will be thrilled to get away for a week of exploration and discovery, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out! There is cottages available to rent from coast to country across the UK this half term, so browse some cottages below and choose your favourite destination today.

Choose your holiday rental for the half term today!

Whether you're looking for an action-packed holiday in the country or a classic family holiday at the seaside, half term holiday rentals prove perfect for any type of getaway. Escape to the Yorkshire Coast, where blue flag beaches and fascinating fishing villages await. Opt for a holiday home in the Peak District if you and your family prefer active holidays. Or, try one of city break cottages in York, Chester or Edinburgh if sightseeing is at the top of your agenda! Wherever you choose to book your break this half term, you can trust Sykes Cottages to deliver your self-catering accommodation at a fair and affordable price.

So what are you waiting for? With the half term looming and bookings coming thick and fast, you'd be mad to miss out on a chance to rent a fantastic self-catering holiday let this half term. Get browsing today and treat the kids to a holiday they'll never forget!

 

Please find a selection of self catering holiday cottages that are available to rent this Half Term.

If you already know where you would like to stay, please use the menus on your left to find holiday cottages in that location.

There are cottages available for half term breaks in October, February and May .

Still haven't found your perfect break? Then perhaps browsing this collection of holiday parks for families in the UK or half-term holiday parks could help! There are also plenty of family holiday cottages that could be perfect. Why not choose from this selection of short breaks for families in the UK?