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

93 Dalnabay in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay, Aviemore

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

93 Dalnabay self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 93 Dalnabay start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 93 Dalnabay


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bryn Awel in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Bryn Awel, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Bryn Awel self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bryn Awel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bryn Awel start from £281 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bryn Awel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Pine View in Snettisham, Norfolk, East England

Pine View, Snettisham

Breaks in NorfolkEast England

Pine View self catering accommodation in Snettisham, Norfolk sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Pine View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pine View start from £353 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Ceol Na Nean in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Nean, Sneem

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Nean in Ireland South has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ceol Na Nean does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ceol Na Nean start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Nean


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunholme House in Teignmouth, Devon, South West England

Dunholme House, Teignmouth

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Dunholme House self catering accommodation in Teignmouth, Devon sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Dunholme House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunholme House start from £468 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunholme House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

5 Castle View in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

5 Castle View, Manorhamilton

Breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

5 Castle View self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Castle View start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tyddyn Pant Glas in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas, Llan Ffestiniog

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Tyddyn Pant Glas self catering accommodation in Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Tyddyn Pant Glas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tyddyn Pant Glas start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tyddyn Pant Glas


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village in Earnley, West Sussex, South East England

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village, Earnley

Breaks in West SussexSouth East England

7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village self catering accommodation in Earnley, West Sussex sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool . Prices at 7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7c Medmerry Park Holiday Village


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool

Ranby Hill Barn in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East England

Ranby Hill Barn, Horncastle

Breaks in LincolnshireEast England

Ranby Hill Barn self catering accommodation in Horncastle, Lincolnshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ranby Hill Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ranby Hill Barn start from £839 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ranby Hill Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub Games room

Derlwyn in Harlech, Gwynedd, North Wales

Derlwyn, Harlech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Derlwyn self catering accommodation in Harlech, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Derlwyn start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derlwyn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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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