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

Skibbereen, Skibbereen
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Skibbereen start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen

Glencar, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar

The Farriers, Southrop
Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England
The Farriers self catering accommodation in Southrop, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. 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 golf . Prices at The Farriers start from £443 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farriers

Little Granary, Malborough
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Little Granary self catering accommodation in Malborough, Devon sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Little Granary is close to the beach. Prices at Little Granary start from £295 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Little Granary customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Little Granary

Portaferry, Strangford Lough
Breaks in County DownIreland-North
Portaferry self catering accommodation in Strangford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portaferry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portaferry start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portaferry

Bailieborough Lakeland, Cavan
Breaks in County CavanIreland-East
Bailieborough Lakeland self catering accommodation in Cavan, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bailieborough Lakeland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bailieborough Lakeland start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bailieborough Lakeland

Cloghane, Dingle Peninsula
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Cloghane self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cloghane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Cloghane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloghane

Castletownshend, Skibbereen
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownshend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownshend start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend

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

Kirkbride Hall, Melmerby
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Kirkbride Hall self catering accommodation in Melmerby, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 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 fishing . Kirkbride Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kirkbride Hall start from £582 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kirkbride Hall
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 9960 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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