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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry
Breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina, Dart Marina
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina self catering accommodation in Dart Marina, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . It also has Internet access. Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina start from £626 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina

Clippity Clop, Ponsanooth
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Clippity Clop self catering accommodation in Ponsanooth, Cornwall sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clippity Clop start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clippity Clop

Cushendun, Ballymena
Breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Cushendun self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour
Breaks in County WexfordIreland-South
Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon

Rosehill Cottage, St Breward
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Rosehill Cottage self catering accommodation in St Breward, Cornwall sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Rosehill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosehill Cottage start from £386 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosehill Cottage

The Tack Room, Navan
Breaks in County MeathIreland-East
The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room

Ballyvaughan, Burren National Park
Breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Ballyvaughan self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ballyvaughan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyvaughan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyvaughan start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyvaughan

Crookhaven, Skibbereen
Breaks in County CorkIreland-South
Crookhaven 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 . Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven

Granny's Cottage, St Just-in-Penwith
Breaks in CornwallSouth West England
Granny's Cottage self catering accommodation in St Just-in-Penwith, Cornwall sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Granny's Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Granny's Cottage start from £315 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Granny's Cottage
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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