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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stylish 16th Century Farmhouse, 1.5 miles from Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Hot Tub. Superb rural views. WiFi. Woodburner. (Ref. 982968)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $1579

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A renovated croft house overlooking the stunning scenery of Sleat near Mallaig on the Isle of Skye. Spacious. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Ground-floor bedroom. Teangue 0.3 miles; Mallaig 10 miles; Broadford 12.4 miles; Fort William 52.4 miles. (Ref. 1110742)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights $3329

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Rossie Lodge, a two-bedroom apartment overlooking River Ness in Inverness, Highlands. Riverside location. Balcony. Off-road parking. North Kessock 5.7 miles; Dores 7 miles. (Ref. 1139403)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights $1218

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful waterfront apartment with panoramic sea and river views. Just a stone's throw from the beach and marina at the popular seaside resort of Exmouth. Parking. Wifi. (Ref. 1016547)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 5% off - Fri 12th Jun to 26th Jun 2026

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $1152

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached cottage situated in the village of Bonar Bridge in Caithness and Sutherland. Views. Spacious accommodation. Games room. Dornoch 13 miles; Inverness 37 miles. (Ref. 970523)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $597

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $1385

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This wonderful cottage is situated in the village of Wing, near the town of Oakham, Lincolnshire. Rustic, cosy interior. Woodburning stove. Stamford 10.5 miles. (Ref. 956981)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $940

Last booked 3 hours ago
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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Woodstock Lodge is a ground-floor bungalow resting in the town of Hednesford, Staffordhsire. Near to the Cannock Chase AONB. Pet-friendly. Close to a shop and a pub. Cannock 2.3 miles; Stafford 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1107762)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $574

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Drummygar Mains, an imposing, detached holiday home close to Arbroath in Angus on the east coast of Scotland. Hot tub. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Carnoustie 6.1 miles; Dundee 13.4 miles. St Andrews 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1154477)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $2103

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Lovely, stone-built cottage situated in the Lake District National Park, within walking distance of Lake Windermere near Troutbeck Bridge. Off-road parking. Windermere 2.3 miles. (Ref. 1000835)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $904

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful detached Caernarfon cottage, set in peaceful countryside next to the Welsh Steam railway. A fantastic family holiday destination throughout the year. Caernarfon 3 miles. (Ref. 10820)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights $728

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stunning detached family home in a prime location in Llanbedrog. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Abersoch 3.3 miles, Pwllheli 4 miles. (Ref. 1016702)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 8th May to 19th Jun 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 3rd Jul to 17th Jul 2026

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $3349

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This single-storey, detached annexe sits in Cricklade, Wiltshire. Off-road parking. Pet-free. Private garden. Romantic. Swindon 9.4 miles; Cirencester 8.1 miles; Cheltenham 22.4 miles. (Ref. 1104750)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $494

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely semi-detached cottage located in the village of Sawdon, North Yorkshire. Rural location. Panoramic views. Brompton-by-Sawdon 1.9 miles; Scarborough 10 miles. (Ref. 982982)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $1077

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This superb semi-detached barn conversion rests in the rural village of East Norton, near Uppingham in the East Midlands. Woodburner. Country views. Corby 13.5 miles; Leicester 15 miles. (Ref. 993253)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $1153

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stunning romantic barn conversion set on a working dairy farm 1400ft above sea level with breathtaking views. Includes stabling for horses and bike storage. Regular dry-stone walling courses held on site. Buxton 4 miles. (Ref. 942217)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights $740

Last booked 6 hours ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint, semi-detached cottage sits in Blakedown, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Stourbridge 4.4 miles; Kinver 5.5 miles; Bewdley 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1098095)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $1156

Last booked today
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A stylish retreat near St Just with far reaching views toward the north coast, boutique hotel standard interior, private hot tub, two pets welcome. St Just 1 mile. (Ref. 962656)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights $2398

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Squirrels is a well-presented, stone cottage located in the bustling market town of Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. Balcony terrace. Near amenities. Haworth 8.3 miles; Halifax 8.8 miles; Holmfirth 20 miles; Skipton 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1150606)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights $1021

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.2

    Good

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Worthy House is a beautiful, detached home resting in the seaside town of Trebetherick, near Polzeath, Cornwall. Close to shop. Pet-friendly. Garden. Close to beach. Polzeath 0.9 miles; Tintagel 13.4 miles; Newquay 22.9 miles. (Ref. 1080320)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Thu 29th Oct
for 7 nights $2030

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?