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

Waves End, Woolacombe
Breaks in DevonSouth West England
Waves End in South West 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 . Waves End is close to the beach. Waves End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waves End start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waves End

Two The Crescent, Cromer
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Two The Crescent in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 6 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. Two The Crescent is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Two The Crescent start from £925 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Two The Crescent customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Two The Crescent

Gumstalls Barn, Lydney
Breaks in GloucestershireWest England
Gumstalls Barn self catering accommodation in Lydney, Gloucestershire 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. Prices at Gumstalls Barn start from £1406 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gumstalls Barn

Carrick, Donegal Coast
Breaks in County DonegalIreland-North
Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick is close to the beach. Prices at Carrick start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick

3 bedroom cottage, Lulworth
Breaks in DorsetSouth West England
3 bedroom cottage in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to . This cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include horse riding . Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £535 For a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage

Fir Tree Lodge, Barras
Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England
Fir Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Barras, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Fir Tree Lodge start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fir Tree Lodge

The Orchard, Lyng
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
The Orchard in East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £268 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast
Breaks in County MayoIreland-West
Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps . This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh

Church Barn Cottage, Field Dalling
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Church Barn Cottage in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Church Barn Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Barn Cottage start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Church Barn Cottage customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Church Barn Cottage

Bide-A-Wee, Waxham
Breaks in NorfolkEast England
Bide-A-Wee in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Bide-A-Wee is close to the beach. Bide-A-Wee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bide-A-Wee start from £311 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bide-A-Wee
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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