October Half Term Holidays

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Killigarth near Polperro, Cornwall. Countryside and sea views. Stylish. Family and pet-friendly. EV charger. Close to amenities and the beach. Looe 3.6 miles. (Ref. 1099536)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights was £980 From £855

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Flourloft is a charming duplex apartment near the harbour in the village of Pittenweem in Fife, boasts a Smart TV and nearby amenities and attractions. Anstruther 1.5 miles; St Andrews 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1194091)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £375

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

The Highwood Hut is a romantic single-storey, studio-style hut near Liskeard, Cornwall boasting a wood-fired hot tub, barbecue and countryside views. Looe 10.5 miles, Bodmin 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1173559)

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

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights From £342

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Harbour Retreat is an eclectic first-floor apartment close to the harbour and beach, with roadside parking, in the heart of Weymouth in Dorset. Dorchester 8.3 miles; Bridport 20.5 miles. (Ref. 1164179)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £435

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Delightful St. Austell cottage, a few minutes' walk from village of Bugle. Set mainly over first floor, close to open countryside. Sleeps two. Welcoming accommodation. Close to many attractions. Mevagissey 6 miles. (Ref. 5443)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £250

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

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This all-ground-floor cottage can be found on the coast of East Sussex. In close reach of the beach. Open-plan living. Private garden. Hastings 8.9 miles; Battle 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1039888)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights From £401

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps29
  • Bedrooms13
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.4★

    Good

  • Sykes rating

Caxton House, a historic, thirteen-bedroom holiday home in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Games room. Range cooker. En-suites. Boston 22.7 miles. (Ref. 1147750)

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

Mon 26th Oct
for 3 nights From £1886

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint, single-storey cottage resting in the village of Aberargie, near Perth in central Scotland. Scenic location. Enclosed garden. Dog-friendly. Kinross 12.3 miles; Dunkeld 22.3 miles. (Ref. 1076172)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £710

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, first-floor apartment resting rurally in Easton near Wookey, Somerset. Near AONB. Countryside views. Pet-friendly. Stylish. Wookey Hole 1.9 miles; Wells 2.4 miles; Cheddar 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1126052)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £389 From £358

  • 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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £884 From £708

Last booked 1 hour ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage resting on the Culzean Castle & Country Park Estate in Culzean, South Ayrshire. Enclosed garden. National Trust for Scotland. Off-road parking. Near a beach. Ayr 12.7 miles; Galloway Forest Park 15.5 miles. (Ref. 1104229)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £1014 From £666

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Cosy romantic retreat in the countryside with great walks from the doorstep, just two miles from Ripponden. Excellent pub within walking distance. Great views of open countryside. Hebden Bridge 7 miles. (Ref. 925231)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £312

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Hedgehogs Cottage is a semi-detached holiday home resting in the seaside town of Glenrothes in Fife with a pet-friendly policy and toasty woodburing stove. Kirkcaldy 7.1 miles; Perth 24.1 miles (Ref. 1152873)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £364

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful, thatched cottage resting in Purse Caundle near Milborne Port, Dorset. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Sherborne 4.8 miles; Yeovil 10.1 miles; Gillingham 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1086641)

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

Sat 24th Oct
for 3 nights From £590

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Barn Howe is a stunning, family-friendly and pet-friendly home, encompassed by picture-perfect scenery in Lyth in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. Kendal 6.2 miles; Windermere 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1180254)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights was £1496 From £1260

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A spectacular four-bedroom holiday home positioned amongst the rural countryside of Castlerock, in County Londonderry. Open-plan. En-suites. Off-road parking. Coleraine 7.6 miles; Portstewart 12 miles; Portrush 12.8 miles; Londonderry 24.7 miles. (Ref. 1097265)

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

Fri 23rd Oct
for 3 nights From £810

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ashdale is a delightful detached house resting in the scenic Welsh Midlands near the town of Rhayader, Powys. Electric fire. Private patio. Pretty views. Llandrindod Wells 12.8 miles; Aberystwyth 37.2 miles. (Ref. 1140321)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £388 From £337

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights From £672

Last booked yesterday
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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.