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

Cois Farraige in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Castlegregory

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gill Head Farm in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, North West England

Gill Head Farm, Troutbeck Bridge

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gill Head Farm self catering accommodation in Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Gill Head Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gill Head Farm start from £547 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gill Head Farm


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland West

Willow Cottage, Athenry

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Athenry, County Galway sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Kamba Cottage in Kirriemuir, Angus, East Scotland

Kamba Cottage, Kirriemuir

Breaks in AngusEast Scotland

Kamba Cottage in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Kamba Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kamba Cottage start from £486 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kamba Cottage


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Luxury self catering

The Loft in Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Loft, Annan

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Loft in South West Scotland 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: Garden Hot Tub . The Loft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Loft start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Hot tub Games room

Fairway Lodge in Tedburn St Mary, Devon, South West England

Fairway Lodge, Tedburn St Mary

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

Fairway Lodge self catering accommodation in Tedburn St Mary, Devon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairway Lodge start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairway Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Y Gegin Foch in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd, North Wales

Y Gegin Foch, Llanaelhaearn

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Y Gegin Foch self catering accommodation in Llanaelhaearn, Gwynedd sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Y Gegin Foch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Y Gegin Foch start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Y Gegin Foch


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Honeysuckle Cottage in Longnor, Staffordshire, Central England

Honeysuckle Cottage, Longnor

Breaks in StaffordshireCentral England

Honeysuckle Cottage self catering accommodation in Longnor, Staffordshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Honeysuckle Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Honeysuckle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bwthyn Trecoed in St Clears, Dyfed, Mid Wales

Bwthyn Trecoed, St Clears

Breaks in DyfedMid Wales

Bwthyn Trecoed self catering accommodation in St Clears, Dyfed sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bwthyn Trecoed start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bwthyn Trecoed


Sleeps 6 Garden

Garna in Mynytho, Gwynedd, North Wales

Garna, Mynytho

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Garna self catering accommodation in Mynytho, Gwynedd sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Garna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Garna start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Garna


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden 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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