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

Loughrea, Lough Derg
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
              Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 4.               This 2 bedroom                             Cottage is               ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break              .                                                                                                                 It also has Internet access.                             Activities close by include               golf                                          .               Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking.                             Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Loughrea
              
                                
                
              
                                
                                                                                                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Waterville, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
              Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8.               This 4 bedroom                             Cottage is               ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break               and features include:                                                                                      Open Fire/woodburner              .                             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 £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Waterville
              
                                
                
              
                                                                
                                                                
                
                
                
                                                                
                                
                  
                  
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Apartment 3 Combehaven, Salcombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
              Apartment 3 Combehaven self catering accommodation in Salcombe, Devon sleeps 6.               This                             Apartment is               a perfect base for your holidays              .                                                                                                                               Apartment 3 Combehaven is close to the beach.                                                                                                                 Prices at Apartment 3 Combehaven start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Apartment 3 Combehaven
              
                                
                
              
                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                                            
                        
                        
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Lismore, Blackwater Valley
Breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South
              Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8.               This 4 bedroom                             Cottage is               a perfect base for your holidays               and features include:                                                                                      Open Fire/woodburner              .               It also has Internet access.                             Activities close by include               golf                                          .               Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking.                             Prices at Lismore start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Lismore
              
                                
                
              
                                                                
                                                                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                  
                  
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Willow Lodge, St Merryn
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
              Willow Lodge self catering accommodation in St Merryn, Cornwall sleeps 5.               This 3 bedroom                             Holiday Home is               ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break               and features include:                             Garden                                                                      .               It also has Internet access.                             Activities close by include                                           fishing              .               Willow Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking.                             Prices at Willow Lodge start from £280 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Willow Lodge
              
                                
                
              
                                
                                                                                                                
                
                                
                
                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Catalpa Cottage, Tetbury
Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England
              Catalpa Cottage self catering accommodation in Tetbury, Gloucestershire sleeps 5.               This 3 bedroom                             Cottage is               a perfect base for your holidays               and features include:                             Garden                                                          Open Fire/woodburner              .                                                                                                                                             Prices at Catalpa Cottage start from £483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Catalpa Cottage
              
                                
                
              
                                
                                                                                                                                                                
                                                
                                
                  
                  
                                        
                      
                      
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Captains House, Marazion
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
              Captains House self catering accommodation in Marazion, Cornwall sleeps 7.               This 4 bedroom                             Cottage is               a perfect base for your holidays               and features include:                             Garden                                                                      .               It also has Internet access.               Captains House is close to the beach.               Activities close by include               golf                             fishing              .                                           Prices at Captains House start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Captains House
              
                                
                
              
                                                
                                                                                
                                
                
                
                
                                
                
                
                                    
                                        
                      
                      
                        
                        
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

High House, Tenby
Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales
              High House self catering accommodation in Tenby, Pembrokeshire sleeps 10.               This 5 bedroom                             Cottage is               a perfect base for your holidays              .                                                                                                                 It also has Internet access.               High House is close to the beach.               Activities close by include               golf                                          .               High House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking.                             Prices at High House start from £795 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about High House
              
                                
                
              
                                                                                
                                                
                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                      
                      
                        
                        
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Furbo, Galway Bay
Breaks in County GalwayIreland-West
              Furbo self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 7.               This 4 bedroom                             Cottage is               ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break               and features include:                                                                                      Open Fire/woodburner              .                             Furbo is close to the beach.               Activities close by include               golf                                          .               Furbo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking.                             Prices at Furbo start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Furbo
              
                                
                
              
                                                
                                                                                
                
                                
                                                                
                                
                  
                  
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  

Seamew, Cawsand
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
              Seamew self catering accommodation in Cawsand, Cornwall sleeps 4.               This 2 bedroom                             Cottage is               ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break              .                                                                                                                               Seamew is close to the beach.               Activities close by include               golf               horse riding               fishing              .                                           Prices at Seamew start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year.                            ... more about Seamew
              
                                
                
              
                                
                                                                                                
                                
                
                                                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
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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