October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
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    4.8

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A fantastic property on the outskirts of Llanrwst in North Wales, resting on the edge of the Eryri National Park. Hot tub. Forest walks from the door. Countryside views. Betws-y-Coed 3.2 miles; Conwy 12.1 miles. (Ref. 1055773)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £1690

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A wonderful one-bedroom cabin resting in Bontuchel near Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Denbighshire 7 miles; Mold 14.2 miles; Abergele 19.1 miles. (Ref. 1092997)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights £389

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A large four-bedroom holiday home resting in Benllech, Anglesey. Stunning sea views. Close to amenities and the beach. Private driveway. Contemporary. Red Wharf Bay 1.9 miles. (Ref. 1122877)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £880

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A lovely, mid-terrace house resting in Frodsham, Cheshire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Conservation area. Enclosed garden. Chester 11 miles; Liverpool 20.3 miles; Manchester 29.4 miles. (Ref. 1101390)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £340

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A contemporary wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham in Rutland, East Midlands. Off-road parking. Barbecue. Hot tub. Oakham 8 miles; Leicester 29.6 miles. (Ref. 1075258)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £590 £474

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A romantic, secluded welsh long cottage near Llanasa , North Wales. Astonishing views overlooking a SSSI area. Open-plan.Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Holywell 5 miles. (Ref. 16473)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £342

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A mid-terrace cottage resting on the outskirts of the market town of Driffield. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Barmston 19 miles; Hornsea 23 miles. (Ref. 1002539)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £503 £498

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A homely, stone-built mid-terrace resting along the riverside of Tanygrisiau near Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Idyllic location. Blaenau Ffestiniog 0.7 miles; Porthmadog 11.8 miles; Colwyn Bay 29.1 miles. (Ref. 1020746)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £368 £266

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A beautifully presented property resting in the pretty village of Burton Bradstock. Off-road parking. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Bridport 2.9 miles; Weymouth 15.8 miles; Dorchester 16.4 miles. (Ref. 1069147)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights £1072

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A characterful cottage resting in Catfield, Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Close to amenities. Horsey 9.5 miles; Great Yarmouth 14.5 miles; Norwich 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1038311)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights £587

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A well-positioned single-storey caravan resting in Llannor near Llithfaen, Gwynedd. Rural. Ground-floor living. Close to attractions. Enclosed garden. Nefyn 3.3 miles; Abersoch 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1114395)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £334

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Open plan, single-storey detached cottage situated near the village of Caherdaniel, County Kerry. Elevated position affording superb views. Blue flag beach nearby. Ideal touring base. (Ref. 14206)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £260

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

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Egg Pudding Stone is a delightful, single-storey, former cow barn resting in the countryside of Field Broughton near Cartmel, Cumbria. Large garden. Dog-friendly. Private driveway. Open-plan. Grange-over-Sands 3.8 miles; Bowness on Windermere 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1136556)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £602

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A superb luxury, detached cottage, overlooking a fishing lake, shared outdoor heated swimming pool, games room and tennis courts, two reception rooms, pet-friendly. Chester 10 miles. (Ref. 933486)

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

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £810

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Delightful, detached, stone cottage, set in an elevated position in the Derbyshire village of Winster. Beautiful views from the cottage garden. Full of character with open stonework and beams. Woodburning stove. Matlock 5 miles. (Ref. 915950)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights £493

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Pike View Cottage is a three-storey character cottage resting in the elevated village of Heptonstall, West Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Stunning views. Hebden Bridge 3.3 mile; Haworth 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1158802)

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Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £384

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A stunning, stone barn conversion, situated within the coastal town of Fishguard, in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Enclosed garden. Open-plan living. St. Davids 16 miles; Tenby 36 miles. (Ref. 1011059)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £335 £280

  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

An outstanding barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant. Exceptional mountain views. En-suite bedrooms. Hot tub. WiFi. Lake Vyrnwy 10.7 miles; Bala 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1049341)

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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights £1393

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely two-storey apartment resting in the town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Filey 7.5 miles. Robin Hood's Bay 16.5. Low Dalby 17.9 miles. (Ref. 1079564)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine

Wed 28th Oct
for 3 nights £400

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful single-storey lodge resting in Dobwalls, Cornwall. Hot tub. Open-plan living. EV charger. Jacuzzi bath. Liskeard 3 miles; Looe 11.1 miles. (Ref. 1121178)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 20% off - Fri 10th Apr to 24th Apr 2026

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights £409

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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.