October Half Term Holidays UK

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    4.8

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A delightful, ground-floor apartment in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. Close to beach. River views. Close to North York Moors National Park. Robin Hood's Bay 5 miles; Scarborough 19 miles; Pickering 21 miles; Guisborough 21.9 miles. (Ref. 1127244)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.8

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Hidden Well is a luxury detached holiday home situated in the charming village of Pilning, Gloucestershire. Private parking. Hot tub. EV charging. Thornbury 6.5 miles; Bristol 12.1 miles; Weston-super-Mare 26.5 miles (Ref. 1150111)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.7

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A fantastic end-terrace cottage resting in Conwy, North Wales. Near a beach. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Llandudno 4.6 miles; Betws-y-Coed 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1086177)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £422

  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    4.9

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The Snug on the Cobbles, a picturesque stone cottage in the beautiful village of Haworth in West Yorkshire. Three-storeys. Romantic. Close to amenities. Hebden Bridge 8.4 miles; Skipton 11.2 miles (Ref. 1156409)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Fri 23rd May to 30th May 2025

  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Swyn Llyr is a superb detached house in Rhosneigr, Anglesey boasting a woodburning stove, a hot tub, a cinema room, two games rooms and stunning sea views. Llangefni 11.7 miles; Holyhead 12.3 miles; Trearddur Bay 12.9 miles. (Ref. 1155679)

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

3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov £1426

  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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A detached property resting on the outskirts of Malvern. Two pets welcome. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Worcester 8.4 miles; Ross-on-Wye 21 miles. (Ref. 1048537)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Plot 35, a charming, single-storey lodge, rests on the outskirts of High Hesket near Armathwaite in Cumbria, with an open plan and near a National Park. Carlisle 9.3 miles; Penrith 8.8 miles; North Pennines AONB 30.9 miles. (Ref. 1161016)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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Charming barn conversion located on the outskirts of Honley village in West Yorkshire, just North of the Peak District National Park. Dog-friendly. WiFi. Countryside views. Holmfirth 3 miles; Huddersfield 4 miles. (Ref. 976582)

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

3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov £365

  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Sunset Lodge 5 is a lovely, detached lodge situated in Llanbedr, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, balcony, with ground-floor and open-plan living. Harlech 3.2 miles; Barmouth 7.5 miles. (Ref. 1133712)

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

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £537

  • 7 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.6

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This stone-built, terraced, three-storey cottage sits in Hope in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Bike storage. Family-friendly. Castleton 2 miles; Tideswell 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1090211)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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This contemporary-styled holiday cottage can be found in Grindleton near Chatburn, Lancashire. Remote position. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Clitheroe 4.7 miles; Skipton 16.1 miles. (Ref. 1034985)

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

3 nights from Sat 25th Oct £776

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Lingcombe Barn is a detached, stone-built cottage, perfect for couples, with characterful features, in Hurston, Devon, within the Dartmoor National Park. Okehampton 14 miles; Exeter 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1145260)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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May Cottage, a delightful semi-detached cottage perched in the seaside resort of Shanklin in the Isle of Wight, with a pet-friendly policy and en-suite. Sandown 3.9 miles; Godshill 4 miles. (Ref. 1156246)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sky TV
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets No

    4.8

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This splendid lodge is set on the Southern Halt resort near Dobwalls in Cornwall. Sauna. Cinema Room. EV charger. Ideal for a romantic retreat. Liskeard 2.9 miles; Looe 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1121180)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful detached single-storey cottage resting in Gateforth near Hambleton, North Yorkshire. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Selby 4.9 miles; York 17.8 miles; Leeds 21.5 miles. (Ref. 1053129)

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

3 nights from Fri 31st Oct was £520 £444

  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A stylishly decorated annexe cottage just outside of Mattishall in East Anglia. All ground floor. Open plan living. Extensive lawns. Dereham 5 miles. (Ref. 955349)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    4.7

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A single-storey cottage in an elevated position in the village of Skendleby near Spilsby, Lincolnshire. Walking opportunities. Linclonshire Wolds AONB location. Large garden. Spilsby 4.4 miles; Skegness 9.6 miles; Horncastle 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1038501)

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

3 nights from Sat 25th Oct £528

  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

5 Hamilton Terrace is a quaint mid-terrace sitting at the top of the lovely village of Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, with a woodburning stove and parking. Grassington 10.6 miles; Ripon 11.8 miles; Harrogate 14.4 miles. (Ref. 1162832)

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

3 nights from Sun 26th Oct £361

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.