October Half Term Holidays UK
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- 10 Guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
The Granary is a stylish detached house with a toasty woodburning stove, hot tub, and accepting pets, resting on the edge of High Legh in Cheshire. Knutsford 7.2 miles; Warrington 7.9 miles; Manchester 19.7 miles; Chester 26.5 miles. (Ref. 1158320)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
3 nights from Sun 2nd Nov $1737
- 12 Guests
- 6 Bedrooms
- Pets No
Wildersley Farm - The Farm House is a breath-taking property resting in the countryside of Belper in Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Hot tub. Derby 8.3 miles; Matlock 12.6 miles; Nottingham 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1150967)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov $3173
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A smart pod nestled in tranquil surroundings in Minsterley, near Chirbury, Shropshire. Decking with furniture. WiFi. Ideal for families. Montgomery 6.7 miles; Bishop's Castle 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1080040)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $415
- 23 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- Pets No
A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $5135
- 7 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Tue 28th Oct $1062
- 25 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A stunning Edwardian house in Bardsea with hot tub, sauna, woodburner, WiFi, en-suite bedrooms, mature grounds. Close to Ulverston, coast and Lake District National Park. (Ref. 918339)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov $3546
- 8 Guests
- 4 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
This lovely, detached property rests in Highwood near Ringwood, Hampshire. In a National Park. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Bournemouth 13.9 miles; Poole 18.9 miles (Ref. 1124526)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $1199
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A well-positioned, three-bedroom home resting in Bispham, Lancashire. Contemporary. Close to amenities and the beach. Private patio. Smart TV. Cleveleys 2.2 miles; Blackpool 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1117776)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $525
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
A pleasant, semi-detached bungalow situated in a residential part of Whitby. Enclosed garden. Wet room. Off-road parking. Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1073740)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Sky TV
3 nights from Sun 2nd Nov $537
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets No
The Hayloft is a beautiful, detached barn-conversion settled in Chislet near Herne Bay, Kent. Near Kent Downs AONB. Woodburning stove. Thatched roof. Whitstable 9.6 miles; Canterbury 7.8 miles; Broadstairs 13.5 miles; Dover 21.2 miles. (Ref. 1143828)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
3 nights from Sun 2nd Nov $779
- 16 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
Inglemead is a lovely, four-storey abode set in the town of Morecambe in Lancashire, with a hot tub, a pet-friendly policy, and a short walk to a beach. Kendal 23.9 miles. (Ref. 1155637)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov $1595
- 10 Guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- Pets No
This fabulous five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hay-on-Wye, Powys. Bedrooms with en-suites. Brecon 15.6 miles; Hereford 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1125474)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Electric vehicle charging
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $1701
- 16 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A beautiful four-storey townhouse resting in the seaside town of Seaton, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Near to beach. Colyford 1.7 miles; Branscombe 4.7 miles; Exmouth 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1063005)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $1950
- 16 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- Pets No
Leafield House is a stunning, luxury holiday home set amongst countryside in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire. Cinema room and library. Freestanding baths. Chippenham 5.4 miles; Malmesbury 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1044785)
- Wi-fi
- Electric vehicle charging
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Games room
3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov $2534
Travel plans can change
Choose our 'Flexible' booking option and cancel by 12 noon on your check-in day to get a refund (exclusions apply).
- 27 Guests
- 10 Bedrooms
- Pets No
This magnificent manor home rests in Foulridge, Lancashire. Vitality Spa. Sauna. Beautiful views. Cinema room. Games room. Summer house. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Pendle 1.2 miles; Burnley 8.8 miles; Yorkshire Dales National Park 18.6 miles. (Ref. 1163100)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
- Games room
3 nights from Sun 26th Oct $6494
- 5 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
A lovely, mid-terrace house resting in Frodsham, Cheshire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Conservation area. Enclosed garden. Chester 11 miles; Liverpool 20.3 miles; Manchester 29.4 miles. (Ref. 1101390)
- Wi-fi
- Dishwasher
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $422
- 5 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets No
An exceptional barn conversion resting in the pretty village of Kniveton near Ashbourne. All-ground-floor. Off-road parking. WiFi. Matlock 10.4 miles; Bakewell 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1068300)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
3 nights from Sat 25th Oct $1410
- 6 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
Bwn Cath is a beautifully-designed, single-storey home nestled in Berriew near Montgomery, Powys. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Countryside. Family-friendly. Churchstoke 8.7 miles; Welshpool 8 miles; Bishop's Castle 13.8 miles. (Ref. 1122454)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Electric vehicle charging
- Ground floor bedroom
- Hot Tub
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Mon 3rd Nov $1007
- 4 Guests
- 2 Bedrooms
- Pets No
2 Horizon View is a duplex apartment resting in the coastal town of Westward Ho!, Devon. Close to a shop, a pub, and a beach. Sea views. Balcony. Bideford 3.1 miles; Barnstaple 10.7 miles; Ilfracombe 23.1 miles. (Ref. 1151871)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $645
- 7 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- Pets Yes
This beautiful holiday home can be found in Follifoot near Spofforth, North Yorkshire. En-suite bedrooms. Eco-friendly. Pets welcome. Harrogate 4.7 miles; Leeds 15.2 miles; York 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1044220)
- Wi-fi
- Off-road parking
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Baby-friendly
3 nights from Sat 1st Nov $790
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.