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 Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

9 Whitewater Estuary in Ballyhack, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Whitewater Estuary, Ballyhack

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Whitewater Estuary self catering accommodation in Ballyhack, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Whitewater Estuary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Whitewater Estuary


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Nook in Benllech, Gwynedd, North Wales

The Nook, Benllech

Breaks in GwyneddNorth Wales

The Nook self catering accommodation in Benllech, Gwynedd 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. The Nook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Nook start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Nook


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

Home Farm Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Home Farm Cottage, Campile

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Home Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Home Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Home Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wychwood in Grosmont, North Yorkshire, North East England

Wychwood, Grosmont

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Wychwood self catering accommodation in Grosmont, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Wychwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wychwood start from £273 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wychwood


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

Claddagh Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Claddagh Cottage, Clashmore

Breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Claddagh Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Claddagh Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claddagh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Greenacre House in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Greenacre House, Cashel

Breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Greenacre House self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Greenacre House start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacre House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gars Cottage in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, North West England

Gars Cottage, Ravenstonedale

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Gars Cottage self catering accommodation in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria 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. Prices at Gars Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gars Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Cottage in Maryport, Cumbria, North West England

Bramble Cottage, Maryport

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Bramble Cottage self catering accommodation in Maryport, Cumbria sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bramble Cottage start from £481 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Barrview Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Barrview Lodge, Glenbeigh

Breaks in County KerryIreland South

Barrview Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barrview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barrview Lodge start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barrview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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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