October Half Term Holidays

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    4.9

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An idyllic ground-floor cottage nestled within the village of Newtyle, Scotland. Romantic retreat. Accessible accommodation. Hot tub. Glamis 7.9 miles. Dundee 11.9 miles. Dunkeld 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1057592)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • £20 off - Mon 10th Nov 2025 to 28th Feb 2026

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Coop is a wonderful, single-storey retreat nestled in the rolling countryside of Aston near Woore, Staffordshire, enjoying a wood-fired hot tub. Whitchurch 16.6 miles; Nantwich 11.9 miles. (Ref. 1133496)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £459 £359

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Holm Oak Lodge is a delightful, single-storey lodge located near Tendring, Essex, well-positioned to nearby amenities and boasting a woodburning stove. Holland-on-Sea 8.1 miles; Frinton-on-Sea 19.8 miles; Colchester 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1163023)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £596 £462

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, detached shepherd's hut resting in Napton near Napton-On-The-Hill, Warwickshire. Close to amenities. Romantic. Ground-floor living. Southam 3.5 miles; Stratford-upon-Avon 23.7 miles. (Ref. 1099433)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

School House Cottage is a rural retreat in the Peak District village of Newtown, Staffordshire, with countryside views, a fire, and a roll-top bath. Buxton 8.9 miles; Bakewell 11.7 miles. (Ref. 1154171)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £524 £408

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming chalet-style cottage rests in the village of Neen Sollars, in Shropshire. Games room. Woodburning stove. Tenbury Wells 6.1 miles; Kidderminster 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1010755)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £726 £636

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached studio-style accommodation situated on the outskirts of Stogumber in Somerset. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Countryside views. Taunton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1063840)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Immaculately-presented luxury rustic wooden lodge on the lower slopes of the rugged Stipertsones in the heart of the Shropshire Hills. Walks and bike rides from the doorstep. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Pub and shop 10 mins walk. Church Stretton 10 miles. (Ref. 935572)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £848 £642

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

85A Braybrooke Road is a stylish, detached holiday home resting in the town of Desborough, Northamptonshire, with a hot tub, a Smart TV, and a sauna. Rushton 3 miles; Kettering 7.1 miles; Northampton 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1165047)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £2087 £1825

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully renovated semi-detached cottage set in the heart of Grassington in North Yorkshire. Upside down living. Open plan. Exposed beams and stone. Skipton 9 miles. (Ref. 960885)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £659 £535

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • 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)

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  • 5% off - Fri 16th Jan to 24th Jan 2026

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £377

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Very attractive and unusual property in beautiful countryside and superb pub nearby too. Convenient for Salisbury - a proper country bolt hole! (Ref. 988967)

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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights £506

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Stag Lodge, a wonderful holiday lodge resting in the coastal town of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Single-storey. Electric fire. Hot tub. Short drive to beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.3 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 19.1 miles; Guisborough 19.7 miles. (Ref. 1157582)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £966 £730

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Charming cottage in the vibrant village of Staveley. Within 5 minutes walk to local amenities. Pet-friendly, enclosed courtyard and WIFI. Windermere 5 miles. (Ref. 956372)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £516 £426

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Green Monkey is a lovely, single-story lodge located in the small town of North Hykeham in Lincolnshire with an indulgent private hot tub for guests. Lincoln 6.1 miles; Newark-on-Trent 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1172112)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £656 £525

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A detached bungalow situated in the village of Seasalter, Kent. All ground floor. Patio areas with furniture. Whitstable 2 miles; Herne Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 930347)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £462 £365

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Superb detached cottage with modern styling, en-suite facilities, and amenities within two minutes’ walk. Ground floor bedrooms and shower room. Garden. Parking. Wifi. Sea views. Perfect base for families. Red Wharf Bay 1.5 miles. (Ref. 961953)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £928 £781

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Enia (Lodge 2) is a contemporary, single-storey lodge with a hot tub, set on a lovely working sheep farm in Llanelidan near Corwen, Denbighshire. Llangollen 11 miles; Bala 14.7 miles; Ruthin 7.8 miles; Betws-y-Coed 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1159329)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £653 £498

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Peaceful, secluded ground floor holiday home on the outskirts of Rhandirmwyn, on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). WiFi. Woodburner. Garden with furniture. Great walks from the doorstep. Llandovery 7 miles. (Ref. 923247)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £651 £584

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.3

    Good

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, four-bedroom abode residing in Enstone, Oxfordshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Near an AONB. Chipping Norton 4.7 miles; Oxford 16.7 miles; Reading 42.3 miles. (Ref. 1125560)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

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.