October Half Term Cottage, Aparment, Holiday Flat and Lodge Breaks
The October School Half Term is a great time to get away on a family break, making the most of the last good weather days of the year before winter sets in.

The October half term is the last school break before Christmas and is a great time to get away as generally the autumnal weather can be quite kind at this time of year. Below you will find some excellent self catering accommodation for the school half term holiday ranging from cottages and holiday flats to lodges, chalets and caravans.
The self catering listed includes everything from cheap, budget friendly holidays to luxury breaks. But rest assured, all offer excellent accommodation at great locations across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Availability of self catering accommodation in the October half term is not so bad as you would expect during the school summer holidays but as the half term approaches you will find the choices reducing so it is worth booking early especially if you have a preferred destination..
Start your School October Half Term Holiday Self Catering search

Pool Head Cottage, Westhide
Breaks in HerefordshireWest England
Pool Head Cottage self catering accommodation in Westhide, Herefordshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Pool Head Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pool Head Cottage start from £397 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pool Head Cottage

Home Farm, Cokethorpe
Breaks in OxfordshireCentral England
Home Farm self catering accommodation in Cokethorpe, Oxfordshire sleeps 13. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Home Farm start from £3311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm

Coombe Cottage, Sydling St Nicholas
Breaks in DorsetSouth West England
Coombe Cottage self catering accommodation in Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coombe Cottage start from £303 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coombe Cottage

Hollywood, Wicklow Mountains
Breaks in County WicklowIreland-East
Hollywood self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Hollywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollywood start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollywood

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille

Bushmills, Antrim Coast
Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills

Blencowe Hall, Blencowe
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Blencowe Hall self catering accommodation in Blencowe, Cumbria sleeps 24. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Blencowe Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blencowe Hall start from £3101 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blencowe Hall

Clifden, Connemarra
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemarra, County Galway sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden

Portsalon, Seaside Resort
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon

Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Ahakista self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Prices at Ahakista start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista
Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the October School Half Term Holidays
If you want to get away this October school half term it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute School Half Term deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.
Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.
October School Half Term Holiday Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your School October Half Term cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.
Holiday Cottages North Devon
Holiday Cottages North Cornwall
Holiday Cottages South Cornwall
Holiday Cottages Dorset
Holiday Cottages Somerset
Refine your cottage search
We have 9963 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.
Entertainment over the School Half Term?
On a family half term break it's always good to have a few things planned to do and see, ideally for the different types of weather you will face. To help you we have put together our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.
In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this October Half Term.
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