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

East Stonelea in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, North East England

East Stonelea, Aysgarth

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

East Stonelea self catering accommodation in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . East Stonelea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at East Stonelea start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Stonelea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Waters Edge in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Waters Edge, Dunvegan

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Waters Edge self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Waters Edge start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waters Edge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Stable in Whitland, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

The Stable, Whitland

Breaks in CarmarthenshireSouth Wales

The Stable self catering accommodation in Whitland, Carmarthenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at The Stable start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 6 Indoor pool Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Kilmartin, Argyll, West Scotland

Bluebell Cottage, Kilmartin

Breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmartin, Argyll sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 Low House Cottages in Coniston, Cumbria, North West England

3 Low House Cottages, Coniston

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

3 Low House Cottages self catering accommodation in Coniston, Cumbria 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. 3 Low House Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 Low House Cottages start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Low House Cottages


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

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Railway Cottage in Fairbourne, Gwynedd, North Wales

Railway Cottage, Fairbourne

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Fairbourne, Gwynedd sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Wye Rapids Cottages in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire, West England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages, Symonds Yat

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

8 Wye Rapids Cottages self catering accommodation in Symonds Yat, Herefordshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 8 Wye Rapids Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Wye Rapids Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Wye Rapids Cottages


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

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

Breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Lowick, Northumberland, North East England

The Coach House, Lowick

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Coach House in North East England has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


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

 

 

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

Search for a self catering cottages, apartments or holiday flats in England - choose from traditional seaside resorts, pretty coastlines, rural countryside, picturesque villages and cosmopolitan cities in England.

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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