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

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests, Enniskillen
Breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North
Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests start from £2175 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests

Waterville, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville

Ballina, Lough Conn
Breaks in County MayoIreland-West
Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee

Tower Cottage, Slapton
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Tower Cottage self catering accommodation in Slapton, Devon sleeps 4. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tower Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tower Cottage start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tower Cottage

Killybegs, Killybegs
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Killybegs self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killybegs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killybegs start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs

Athy, Barrow Valley
Breaks in County KildareIreland-East
Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Athy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Athy start from £3833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy

Driftwood, North Hallsands
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Driftwood self catering accommodation in North Hallsands, Devon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Driftwood is close to the beach. Driftwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Driftwood start from £402 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Driftwood customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Driftwood

Lower Garrick, Port Isaac
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Lower Garrick self catering accommodation in Port Isaac, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Holiday Home is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Lower Garrick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lower Garrick start from £512 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lower Garrick

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg
Breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South
Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh
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 9961 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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