October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A lovely studio-style shepherds hut resting in Nantmawr, Shropshire. Open-plan. Wood-fired hot tub. Romantic. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Country views. Oswestry 5.8 miles; Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 7.8 miles; Shrewsbury 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1070634)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £395

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary pod resting in the countryside of Elmgate near Saltash, Cornwall. Countryside views. Couple’s retreat. Hot tub. Saltash 3.2 miles; St Germans 7.7 miles; Plymouth 10 miles. (Ref. 1136020)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £344

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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This beautifully presented detached home rests in within The Forest of Bowland AONB. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Ingleton 6.4 miles; Kirkby Lonsdale 12.8 miles; Morecambe 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1091600)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £817 From £534

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

All ground floor barn conversion. One en-suite double bedroom. Open plan. WiFi. Peaceful location. Leominster 4.8 miles. Ludlow 7.9 miles. (Ref. 923972)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £410

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A characterful cottage located on the outskirts of Bowness-on Windermere, Lake District. Woodburner. Exposed beams. Balcony. Pleasant views. Ambleside 5 miles. (Ref. 951730)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £665 From £655

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A duplex apartment resting in Cononley in Airedale. Secure parking. WiFi. Open-plan living room. Skipton 4 miles; Keighley 6.4 miles. (Ref. 1051050)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £708

  • 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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights From £350

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Champagne Cottage is a wonderful Weaverthorpe house featuring a woodburning stove, ground-floor living, a games room, an enclosed garden, and a hot tub. Driffield 10.4 miles; Scarborough 15.6 miles; Bridlington 15.7 miles; York 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1193870)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1959 From £1589

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cherry Tree Cottage is a stunning cottage near Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Romantic. Hot tub. Dog-friendly. Parking. Great views. Rural location. Matlock 6.5 miles; Bakewell 9.1 miles; Baslow 11 miles; Buxton 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1153986)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £640

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.5

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ty Hir at Blaenbrynich Farm is a countryside home in Libanus near Sennybridge, with the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, welcoming two pets. Sennybridge 4.4 miles; Brecon 7.9 miles; Llandovery 16.8 miles. (Ref. 1166910)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £337

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful three-bedroom duplex apartment resting in Kingswear, Devon within a stones throw of the River Dart. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Contemporary. Totnes 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1063358)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £845

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Plas Yn Bonwm, a well-appointed pet-friendly cottage on the outskirts of Corwen, Denbighshire, boasts a open fire with proximity to Eryri National Park. Llangollen 8.5 miles; Bala 13.1 miles; Ruthin 13.4 miles; Betws-y-Coed 23.4miles. (Ref. 1182502)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £455

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £552

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This stunning, two-bedroom abode is perched in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084628)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £732

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning six-bedroom home resting in Pentrefoelas near Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy. Hot tub. Games room. Countryside view. Near National Park. Original features. Rural. Llanrwst 12.2 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 18.8 miles. (Ref. 1059182)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £2700 From £1852

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Swan Haven is a welcoming lodge on a holiday site near Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, with on-site shop, pub, and lakes. Grange-over-Sands 4.9 miles; Lake District National Park 9.3 miles, Windermere 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1202838)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £524 From £502

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ghyll Crest, a splendid, six bedroom, detached holiday cottage resting in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Secure bike storage. EV charging. Off-road parking. Northallerton 6.5 miles; Thirsk 10.3 miles. (Ref. 985761)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £1973

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning four-bedroom barn conversion resting in Cyffylliog, Denbighshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Country views. Games room. Hot tub. Llangollen 21.1 miles; Bala 21.3 miles; Chester 30.8 miles. (Ref. 1044697)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights From £793

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.