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.

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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..

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Clonmany in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Clonmany, Ballyliffin

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Clonmany self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonmany is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonmany does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonmany start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonmany


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Portaferry in Strangford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Portaferry, Strangford Lough

Breaks in County DownIreland-North

Portaferry self catering accommodation in Strangford Lough, County Down sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portaferry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portaferry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portaferry start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portaferry


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Burtonport in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Burtonport, The Rosses

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Burtonport self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Burtonport is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Burtonport start from £274 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burtonport


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Number 8 Howells Mere in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, South West England

Number 8 Howells Mere, Somerford Keynes

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Number 8 Howells Mere self catering accommodation in Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . Number 8 Howells Mere does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 8 Howells Mere start from £1857 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 8 Howells Mere


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Reading Room in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Reading Room, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Reading Room self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Reading Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reading Room start from £346 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reading Room


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydehob start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

The Old Armoury in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

The Old Armoury, Fort Augustus

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

The Old Armoury self catering accommodation in Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Activities close by include golf . Prices at The Old Armoury start from £326 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Armoury


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Golf close by Easy walking close by

Ivy House and Reading Room in Ashbourne, Staffordshire, Central England

Ivy House and Reading Room, Ashbourne

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Ivy House and Reading Room self catering accommodation in Ashbourne, Staffordshire sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ivy House and Reading Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ivy House and Reading Room start from £989 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House and Reading Room


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

Breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skibbereen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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.

 

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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