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

Stylish Country House, Dunglass
Breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland
Stylish Country House self catering accommodation in Dunglass, East Lothian sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Stylish Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stylish Country House start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stylish Country House

Appletree Cottage, Dunwich
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Appletree Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Appletree Cottage is close to the beach. Appletree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Appletree Cottage start from £387 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Appletree Cottage

17 Smugglers Close, Old Hunstanton
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
17 Smugglers Close in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. 17 Smugglers Close is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at 17 Smugglers Close start from £746 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected 17 Smugglers Close customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about 17 Smugglers Close

St Benets, Blakeney
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
St Benets in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . St Benets is close to the beach. St Benets does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Benets start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected St Benets customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about St Benets

Mortimer's Barn, Preston St Mary
Breaks in SuffolkEast England
Mortimer's Barn in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Mortimer's Barn is close to the beach. Prices at Mortimer's Barn start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mortimer's Barn

Derwen Fawr, Michaelston-Y-Fedw
Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales
Derwen Fawr self catering accommodation in Michaelston-Y-Fedw, Pembrokeshire sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Derwen Fawr start from £349 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derwen Fawr

Bwthyn Haf, Conwy
Breaks in ConwyNorth Wales
Bwthyn Haf in North Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bwthyn Haf start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Haf

Beggars Roost, Westward Ho
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Beggars Roost in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden . Beggars Roost is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Beggars Roost does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beggars Roost start from £359 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beggars Roost

Unique Tower House, Balbeggie
Breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland
Unique Tower House self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Tower House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Unique Tower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Tower House start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Tower House

Seaspray, Woolacombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Seaspray in South West England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Seaspray is close to the beach. Seaspray does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaspray start from £463 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray
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 9962 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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