October Half Term Holidays

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Cosy, end-gable stone farmhouse conversion in the hamlet of Harrop Fold. Romantic retreat in a truly rural location. Large gardens, handy for Trough of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales. Pet welcome. Walks and cycling from doorstep. Bolton-by-Bowland 3 miles. (Ref. 972754)

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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Inviting apartment in the village of Madley, Herefordshire. All first floor. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Hereford 7 miles. (Ref. 974076)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A delightful cottage attached to the owner's farmhouse, on a working sheep and beef farm, in the hamlet of Rhos-y-Gwaliau. Superb romantic retreat with original features. Parking. WiFi. Bala 2 miles. (Ref. 938197)

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Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £405 £324

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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Orchard View in Hartpury in Gloucestershire is a delightful holiday home. Family-friendly. Single-storey. Hot tub. Rural setting. Open countryside views. Gloucester 9 miles; Tewkesbury 10 miles; Cheltenham 12 miles; Ledbury 8 miles; Malvern 12 miles. (Ref. 1154704)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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Wooden cabin within easy distance to the Gateway to the Dales. Balcony with hot tub. All ground floor. Lovely views. Haworth 4 miles. (Ref. 959789)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £537 £426

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A lovely three-storey cottage resting in Braithwaite, Cumbria. Fell views. Off-road parking. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Keswick 2.7 miles. (Ref. 1057062)

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  • Baby-friendly
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Well-presented, brick-built converted barn situated on the owner's working cattle farm, near Caersws in Powys. Off-road parking. Countryside views. Open-plan. Newtown 6 miles. (Ref. 986384)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £457

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A wonderful two-bedroom Victorian end-terrace house resting in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Private garden. Close to amenities. Near a beach. Filey 10.7 miles; Scarborough 17.2 miles. (Ref. 1100082)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This rustic detached barn conversion rests in Mudford Sock near Yeovil, Somerset. Open-plan. WiFi. Smart TV. Enclosed gardens. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. Great views. Sherborne 6.9 miles; Glastonbury 17.7 miles. (Ref. 1053610)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £479 £387

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Detached stone-built cottage overlooking Snowdonia in North Wales. Six bedrooms. Woodburning stoves. Games room. Ideal for families. Betws-y-Coed 10 miles. (Ref. 955872)

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

Tue 27th Oct
for 3 nights £1016

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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A delightful barn conversion in Attlebridge near Taverham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Barbecue. Open-plan living. Character features. Norwich 9.1 miles; Dereham 14 miles; Fakenham 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1065785)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

Sun 25th Oct
for 3 nights £880

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

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Little Barn is a gorgeous, stone period cottage situated in the rural village of Trefonen, Shropshire, enjoying a toasty woodburning stove and a Smart TV. Oswestry 2.9 miles; Llanhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 10.6 miles; Shrewsbury 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1172562)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £417 £327

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This second-floor contemporary apartment rests in Mevagissey, Cornwall. Open-plan. WiFi. Central location. St Austell 6.1 miles; Truro 15.7 miles. (Ref. 993027)

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  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A well-presented, Grade I listed, historic holiday home on the outskirts of Pontblyddyn, North Wales. Character features. Woodburning stoves. Vast gardens with furniture. Pet-friendly. Mold 4.4 miles; Wrexham 7.6 miles; Chester 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1110702)

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  • Off-road parking

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £986 £745

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £7208 £5493

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Kerangarth is a lovely, pet-friendly house located in the village of Corbridge in Northumberland, boasting ground-floor living, open-fire, and Smart TV. Hexham 4.5 miles; Newcastle 18.3 miles; Durham 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1170304)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £1062 £744

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A superb, contemporary barn conversion set in a small holding in Trenear near Helston. Open-plan living. Eco heating. Enclosed garden patio. Countryside location. Helston 3.8 miles; Porthleven 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1064687)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £488 £405

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Rose Cottage is a charming, stone-built cottage settled into the bustling town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Near shop, pub, and river. Matlock Bath 1.8 miles; Peak District National Park 5 miles, Bakewell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 958573)

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  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £804 £627

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Wells Cottage is a delightful cottage resting in a countryside setting near Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Huddersfield 7.8 miles; Peak District National Park 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1130334)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A beautifully furnished annexe cottage on the edge of the little hamlet of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. Stunning spiral staircase. Open plan. Conservatory. Sherborne 10 miles (Ref. 969185)

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

Fri 30th Oct
for 3 nights was £510 £397

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.