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

The Holiday House in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Holiday House, Tralee

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Holiday House self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hartam House in Falstone, Northumberland, North East England

Hartam House, Falstone

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Hartam House self catering accommodation in Falstone, Northumberland sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Hartam House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hartam House start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hartam House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Seaspray in St Monans, Fife, Central Scotland

Seaspray, St Monans

Breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

Seaspray self catering accommodation in St Monans, Fife sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Seaspray start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaspray


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Barn start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sterling House in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sterling House, Robin Hoods Bay

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sterling House self catering accommodation in Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sterling House start from £420 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sterling House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

Chapel Cottage in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire, North East England

Chapel Cottage, Hutton-Le-Hole

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Chapel Cottage self catering accommodation in Hutton-Le-Hole, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Chapel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapel Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapel Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Star Mill Cottage in Cardigan, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Star Mill Cottage, Cardigan

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Star Mill Cottage self catering accommodation in Cardigan, Ceredigion sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Star Mill Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Star Mill Cottage start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Star Mill Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Swallow Cottage in Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Swallow Cottage, Staintondale

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Swallow Cottage self catering accommodation in Staintondale, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Swallow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Swallow Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Barnes Croft Cottage in Wirksworth, Derbyshire, Central England

Barnes Croft Cottage, Wirksworth

Breaks in DerbyshireCentral England

Barnes Croft Cottage self catering accommodation in Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Barnes Croft Cottage start from £413 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnes Croft Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

North Riding in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, North East England

North Riding, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

North Riding self catering accommodation in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. North Riding does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at North Riding start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about North Riding


Sleeps 4 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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