October Half Term Holidays UK

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    4.8

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A beautiful barn conversion located on the outskirts of the city of Norwich. All-ground-floor. Dog-friendly. Walking routes. Private patio. Reepham 2 miles. (Ref. 1000189)

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

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £305

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Chy Pol is a lovely, two-bedroom bungalow on the outskirts of St Minver, Cornwall. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Rock 2.7 miles; Polzeath 3.3 miles; Port Isaac 6.1 miles. (Ref. 1141868)

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

3 nights from Sun 2nd Nov £364

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A characterful end-of-terrace cottage resting on the outskirts of Oakworth, West Yorkshire. WiFi. Off-road parking. Haworth 2.8 miles; Keighley 4.2 miles. (Ref. 1121469)

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

3 nights from Sun 26th Oct £386

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming, canal-side home resting in Stanley Ferry near Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Riverside views. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities and attractions. Pub 0.1 miles. Leeds 11.7 miles; Huddersfield 16.9 miles. (Ref. 1136338)

  • Wi-fi
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3 nights from Fri 24th Oct was £1120 £720

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Cwrt is a pleasant house resting in Dwyran, Anglesey, boasting a woodburning stove and well-positioned to nearby pubs, amenities, and attractions. Newborough 2 miles; LlanfairPG 8 miles; Menai Bridge 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1166815)

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

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £284

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 15% off - Fri 15th Aug to 5th Dec 2025

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Small Lane Barn is an impressive, barn conversion near Endon in Staffordshire. Family-friendly. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Parking. Open-plan. Leek 5.5 miles. Stoke 9.3 miles. Stafford 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1120305)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Number 42 is a well-presented, pet-friendly and single-storey lodge on the Wemyss Bay Holiday Park in Inverclyde, with access to a on-site facilities. Skelmorlie 1.1 miles; Port Glasgow 12.2 miles; City of Glasgow 34.8 miles (Ref. 1174777)

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

3 nights from Sat 1st Nov £363

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This stunning, two-bedroom barn conversion rests in Wincanton, Somerset. Countryside. Bedroom with en-suite. Open-plan. Wet room. Glastonbury 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1129213)

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

3 nights from Tue 28th Oct £494

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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An exceptional chalet-style accommodation resting on the outskirts of Newton Poppleford, Devon. Ample off-road parking. WiFi. En-suite shower rooms. Sidmouth 5.3 miles; Exmouth 9.9 miles. (Ref. 16749)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 5% off - Tue 1st Jul to 31st Aug 2025

3 nights from Sun 26th Oct £520

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

St Aidans is a wonderful, pet-friendly holiday house situated in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland with an indulgent hot tub for guests. Alnmouth 4.6 miles; Rothbury 12 miles; Bamburgh 16.7 miles. (Ref. 1140260)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

7 Craikewells is a delightful, single-storey house situated in the village of Flamborough in East Riding of Yorkshire, boasting an enclosed garden. Bridlington 4.8 miles; Filey 11.5 miles; Scarborough 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1171874)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Horseshoe Cottage is a delightful cottage settled into the countryside of Lockerley near West Tytherley, Hampshire. Countryside location. Close to a shop. West Tytherley 3.7 miles; Sailsbury 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1148219)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Black House Cottage is a stylish, pet-friendly cottage resting on the outskirts of the village of Ripponden in West Yorkshire with an enclosed garden. Sowerby Bridge 4.2 miles; Hebden Bridge 10 miles. (Ref. 1096777)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Lakeside View is part of the beautiful Landing How Estate at Lakeside, Cumbria. In Lake District National Park. Off-road parking. Private. Windermere Train Station 9.9 miles; Kendal 12.7 miles; Ambleside 13 miles. (Ref. 1140421)

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  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A stunning two-bedroom converted chapel resting in Dorstone, Hereford. Historic. En-suite bedrooms. Near a National Park. Private gardens. Off-road parking. Hay-on-Wye 6.6 miles; Hereford 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1136033)

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

3 nights from Mon 27th Oct £568

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Rockhill Farmhouse, a beautiful stone cottage lies in the quaint town of Clun, within Shropshire Hill Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Garden. BBQ. Clun 1.5 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.2 miles; Ludlow 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1096616)

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A delightful, two-bedroom barn conversion resting in Ashburton Down near Ashburton, Devon. Pet-friendly. In National Park. Countryside views. Contemporary. Woodburning stove. Newton Abbot 7.1 miles; Torquay 14.3 miles; Plymouth 28.4 miles. (Ref. 1112988)

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  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Small Lane Cottage is a simply gorgeous, stone-built cottage in Blackwood Hill near Endon, Staffordshire. Countryside location. Near National Park. Endon 2.9 miles; Leek 5.5 miles; Peak District National Park 8 miles. (Ref. 1097710)

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

3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov £996

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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

3 nights from Sun 2nd Nov £306

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.