Anyone thinking about packing their bags and getting away from it all this October half term needs to book up fast as accommodation is going like hotcakes at HomeAway.co.uk, the UK’s leading holiday rentals site.
 

Whether it is some late sunshine in the Canary Islands with the kids, a cultural feast in Paris for teachers or a break on home soil, with over 545,000 properties worldwide listed on the site, there is no time like the present to make the decision and get away from it all.

 

Erica Chang, Regional Director of HomeAway.co.uk, says, “With the dark nights already setting in and summer holidays now seeming a distant memory, properties are going fast as people rush to catch a little bit of late sunshine and spend some quality time together before the crazy Christmas preparations set in”.

 

“However, we do still have a great variety of properties available in October, so whether you are packing bottles and buggies or iPads and bikes, we have something right for you and your brood, but don’t wait too long as they are going like hot cakes,” she added.

 

Half term holidays currently available from HomeAway.co.uk include:

 
Two Bedroom Apartment, Fuseta, Portugal  

This beautifully furnished apartment is situated in Fuseta, a traditional Portuguese fishing village located in the beautiful Ria Formosa area of the Algarve. The property is based in a small, exclusive development and has two bedrooms, a living /dining area, kitchen and large balcony as well as access to a beautiful pool.

 

The local area offers a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and bars, there is a stunning lagoon beach just two minutes walk from the apartment and a five minute ferry ride takes guests to the unspoilt island beach, Ilha Do Armona, which stretches for miles and miles.

 

Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p437644 and the half term week* costs £377.  

 

Three Bedroom Cottage in Flushing, Cornwall  

The ‘Green House’ is a 5 star oasis in the heart of Flushing, lavished with boutique-style home comforts, enhanced by coastal character charm and offering an idyllic half term holiday setting for up to six.  The 19th century cottage has retained many original features, is pet-friendly and the fabulous living room with leather sofas and flat screen Sky TV, DVD player and PlayStation console is the perfect place to chill out together. 

Flushing is one known as one of the warmest villages in the UK due to its sheltered south-facing aspect. The pretty streets are lined with traditional terraced cottages, there is a passenger ferry to Falmouth and there are beautiful beaches and country walks on the doorstep.  

 

For full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p405536  and the half term week costs £595.
 

Three Bedroom Holiday Apartment in Barcelona 

Located five minutes from the sea front, in the heart of 'Old Barcelona', this three-bedroom luxury apartment is perfect for a family of culture vultures. It is beautifully renovated, fully air-conditioned and decorated to the highest standards.  A short stroll takes guests to the beautiful old port, lined with restaurants and museums and from there tourists can take the cable car to enjoy amazing views or stroll along Las Ramblas and do a spot of shopping. 

 
Full details can be seen at  homeaway.co.uk/p132527 and prices during half term are from £209 per night with three night minimum stay.

 
Two Bedroom Holiday Cottage, Isle of Skye

Garden Holiday Cottage has a luxury feel, sleeps four and comes with magnificent views of the sea and hills of Skye and Knoydart. There is a kitchen and open plan sitting/dining room with cosy glass-fronted wood burning stove as well as two en-suite bedrooms.

 This cottage is the perfect haven for families looking to escape the hectic pace of everyday life. They can swap the school run for exploring rock pools and running around the countryside and instead of rushed tea before Brownies how about a roast dinner together in front of a roaring fire?  

 Full details can be seen at homeaway.co.uk/p1125944  and a week at half term costs £567.

 

Three Bedroom Apartment, La Manga

This 5 star apartment at the La Manga resort has something for everyone at half term. There are two shared pools, sailing, jet skiing, golf, fishing, beach bars, restaurants and supermarkets all on the apartment’s doorstep. The property has recently been refurbished to a high standard, has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, is fully air-conditioned and sleeps up to eight people and really is a holiday 'home from home'.

 Full details can be seen homeaway.co.uk/p63326  and the half term week costs £225.

 

ENDS

 

 

*Half term week based on schools in England and Wales taking recommended autumn half term of Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2013.

 

NOTES TO EDITORS

 

Founded in 1996 and part of HomeAway Inc., HomeAway.co.uk is the UK’s number one holiday rentals website, listing over 545,000 self-catering properties worldwide. The site provides a simple, cost-effective way for holiday home owners and managers to market their property and manage bookings, with unrivalled worldwide exposure for a fixed annual fee. For holidaymakers, HomeAway.co.uk offers the best choice of any UK website.

 

 

 

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