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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

No. 3 Caddaford Barns is a stunning, reverse-level barn conversion near Ashburton, Devon. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. EV charging. Newton Abbot 11.1 miles; Torquay 13.7 miles; Plymouth 23.4 miles (Ref. 1120737)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £858

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A grand ground floor barn conversion nestled in the idyllic settings of East Anglia. Shared courtyard and tennis court. WiFi. Barbecue. Close to the coast. Fakenham 8.4 miles. (Ref. 1010000)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £507 From £488

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stylish converted barn with use of tennis court in unspoiled Mid-Devon. Parking, WiFi. Tavistock 6 miles. (Ref. 967293)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £699 From £637

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Parkfields House is a striking Georgian property within 3.5 acres of land with a swimming pool and tennis court, resting in Tittensor, Staffordshire. Stone 3.6 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 6.4 miles; Stafford 10.7 miles; Peak District National Park 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1204635)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £2083 From £1928

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Holiday Park

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This well-presented, single-storey, detached lodge rests in the Thorness Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight. Lovely views. On-site facilities. Off-road parking. Newport 5.1 miles; Ryde 11.7 miles; Shanklin 13.8 miles; Ventnor 15.2 miles; Freshwater 12 miles. (Ref. 1108060)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £598 From £532

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Waterfall Cottage, a lovely end‑terrace set in the heart of Lower Dyserth, North Wales, offers dog‑friendly living, woodburning stove and waterfall views. Prestatyn 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1115649)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £788

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Arfryn is a fabulous pet-friendly house in Solva, Pembrokshire, boasting ground-floor living and has sea views to admire whilst being close to amenities. St Davids 3.2 miles; Haverfordwest 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1171349)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £798

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rowantree Cottage, a quaint pet-friendly thatched cottage in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders, near Northumberland National Park and boasts a open fire. Cornhill-on-Tweed 8.5 miles; Coldstream 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1164293)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights From £904

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Outstanding stone barn conversion on a friendly working farm with free range chickens, lambs and acres of meadows to wander free. Open plan living room with beams, vaulted ceiling, woodburner. (Ref. 915884)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights From £1244

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A semi-detached cottage in village of Angle, close to sandy beach. Wonderful coastal and countryside walks right from the doorstep. Pembroke 10 miles. (Ref. 2764)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £493 From £458

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • 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)

  • Pet friendly (extra charges may apply)
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Wed 30th Sep to 31st Oct 2026

  • 5% off - Sun 1st Nov to 30th Nov 2026

  • 5% off - Tue 1st Dec to 22nd Dec 2026

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £1224

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, three-bedroom home sitting in Polzeath. Cornwall. Near beach. Woodburning stove. Sea-views. Wadebridge 7.3 miles; Tintagel 12.8 miles; Padstow 15.9 miles. (Ref. 1103493)

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

Thu 29th Oct
for 7 nights From £877

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.1★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stylish second-floor apartment with spectacular views of Lyme Bay, Lyme Regis in Dorset. Stunning views. Open-plan. Well-presented. WiFi. Lyme Regis 0.2 miles; Charmouth 2.8 miles; Sidmouth 16.3 miles; Dorchester 25 miles. (Ref. 1105929)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £1474

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Little Polgray is a stylish bolthole resting in the heart of St Austell, Cornwall. Close to amenities and beach. Romantic. Characterful. Contemporary. Mevagissey 6 miles; Fowey 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1142277)

  • Wi-fi

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights From £598

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Old Riggs Paddock is a delightful bungalow resting in the countryside near Penrith, Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park. Penrith 3 miles; Lake District National Park 6.2 miles; Ambleside 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1179056)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £1413 From £1236

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.3★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

This superb lodge is situated on the outskirts of Dumfries, Scotland. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Castle Douglas 18 miles; Gretna 30 miles. (Ref. 989531)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £350 From £349

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This enchanting detached house is found on elevated grounds within the charming village of Symonds Yat, Herefordshire. All en-suite rooms. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Monmouth 4.8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 6.8 miles; Whitecastle 14.3 miles. (Ref. 997890)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £925

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A picturesque cottage close to the attractive village of Drymen in the heart of the Highlands. Woodburning stove. Rural location. Easily accessible. Drymen 2.8 miles; Aberfoyle 11.3 miles; Glasgow 18 miles; Loch Lomond 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1110820)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £816 From £776

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A modern bungalow set just outside of Sheringham town in Norfolk. WiFi. Beach and amenities 1 mile. Countryside views. (Ref. 992552)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 23rd Oct to 30th Oct 2026

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £826 From £741

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.

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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?