School Summer Holidays

Enjoy a Summer Holiday at a Family Cottage in Britain and Ireland

The School Summer Holidays in July and August are a very popular time for family holidays in the UK and Ireland with the best of the weather to look forward to, all the attractions open and lots of events to visit.

We have lots of superb self catering cottages and apartments ideal for a family summer holiday in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. From cheap budget accommodation to luxury cottages, near the seaside or in the countryside, you are sure to find something perfect for your summer holidays especially as there are some great late availability and last minute deals around.

 

Selected Summer Holiday Family Favourite Cottages

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, South West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Stow-on-the-Wold

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages self catering accommodation in Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire sleeps 5. This 2 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 golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackpitt Farm Holiday Cottages

Phone enquiries: 01451 831 855

Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Stone Cottage in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire, North West England

Stone Cottage, Oxenhope

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Oxenhope, West Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 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. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage

Phone enquiries: 07773 775364

Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Cedar Cottage in Aislaby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Cedar Cottage, Aislaby

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Cedar Cottage self catering accommodation in Aislaby, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . Activities close by include golf horse riding . Cedar Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cedar Cottage start from £265 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cedar Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Garden Games room

Wharton House in Hawes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wharton House, Hawes

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wharton House self catering accommodation in Hawes, North Yorkshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include horse riding fishing . Wharton House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wharton House start from £275 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wharton House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

The Bowering - Brathay in Windermere, Cumbria, North West England

The Bowering - Brathay, Windermere

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

The Bowering - Brathay self catering accommodation in Windermere, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at The Bowering - Brathay start from £490 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bowering - Brathay


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Easy walking close by Luxury self catering

Bronte Barn in Haworth, West Yorkshire, North West England

Bronte Barn, Haworth

Breaks in West YorkshireNorth West England

Bronte Barn self catering accommodation in Haworth, West Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 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 golf horse riding fishing . Bronte Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bronte Barn start from £350 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bronte Barn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by Games room

Greystones in Walcott, Norfolk, East England

Greystones, Walcott

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Greystones in East England has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Greystones is close to the beach. Prices at Greystones start from £806 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. See selected Greystones customer reviews/feedback by clicking More Info button. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Garden Open fire or wood burner Greystones Customer Feedback and Reviews 5% Extra Off, click More Info to find out more

Apple Tree Cottage in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, South West England

Apple Tree Cottage, South Cerney

Breaks in GloucestershireSouth West England

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in South Cerney, Gloucestershire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £1017 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mid Row Cottage in Glenridding, Cumbria, North West England

Mid Row Cottage, Glenridding

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Mid Row Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenridding, Cumbria sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf horse riding fishing . Prices at Mid Row Cottage start from £250 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mid Row Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Easy walking close by

Two Bed Apartment in Glasgow, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Two Bed Apartment, Glasgow

Breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Two Bed Apartment self catering accommodation in Glasgow, Ayrshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. It is listed as wheelchair accessible but please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Two Bed Apartment start from £168 price per night but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Two Bed Apartment

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Sleeps 4 Disabled/Wheelchair Access Internet WIFI available

 

 

Summer Holiday Late Availability and Cheap Deals

Not surprisingly the school summer holidays get booked up fastest each year so it is worth trying to book early if you have somewhere specific in mind. However, if you haven't don't worry there is still a lot to choose from including some great last minute deals, especially from cancellations. For Summer Holiday Deals, Offers and Availability:

Summer School Holidays in the UK & Ireland

Although often known abroad as vacations, breaks or recess, the UK school holidays are a time when the schools are closed for study and the children/students have an extended break.

In the Britain the school summer holidays tend to be about 6 weeks long, running from late to July until the end of August, with schools normally returning back in early September. Ireland tends to have a longer summer holiday, nearly 3 months.

This July-August period is when most British families will take their family holidays either in the UK or abroad when the weather is at its best. However, this does mean that the popular attractions and accommodation will be busy during this period.

What to do on your Summer Holidays

If you are going to spend the Summer School Holidays in the Britain or Ireland then you will find the following links useful:

 

Family Summer Holidays in England

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Family Summer Holidays in Scotland

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Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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Family Holidays in Ireland

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Refine your Family Summer Holiday Cottage search

We have thousands 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.

 

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