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

Highbury in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Highbury, Tully

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highbury self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Highbury start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbury


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Red Barn in Longframlington, Northumberland, North East England

The Red Barn, Longframlington

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

The Red Barn self catering accommodation in Longframlington, Northumberland 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. Prices at The Red Barn start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Red Barn


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Virginia Cottage in Acton Burnell, Shropshire, West England

Virginia Cottage, Acton Burnell

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Virginia Cottage self catering accommodation in Acton Burnell, Shropshire 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. Virginia Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Virginia Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Virginia Cottage


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

Congregational Manse in Dent, Cumbria, North West England

Congregational Manse, Dent

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Congregational Manse self catering accommodation in Dent, 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 Congregational Manse start from £425 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Congregational Manse


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Haddon in Nairn, Morayshire, East Scotland

Haddon, Nairn

Breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Haddon in East Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Haddon start from £341 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Haddon


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

St Helena Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire, North East England

St Helena Cottage, Castleton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

St Helena Cottage self catering accommodation in Castleton, North Yorkshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. St Helena Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helena Cottage start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helena Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Bookilber Barn in Settle, North Yorkshire, North East England

Bookilber Barn, Settle

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Bookilber Barn self catering accommodation in Settle, North Yorkshire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bookilber Barn start from £2575 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bookilber Barn


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Beech Lane Farmhouse in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse, Gowran

Breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Gowran, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beech Lane Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lane Farmhouse start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lane Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Celyn Cottage in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire, North Wales

Celyn Cottage, Pentre Celyn

Breaks in FlintshireNorth Wales

Celyn Cottage self catering accommodation in Pentre Celyn, Flintshire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Celyn Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Celyn Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hayloft in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Hayloft, Newton Upon Rawcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Hayloft self catering accommodation in Newton Upon Rawcliffe, North Yorkshire sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hayloft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hayloft start from £241 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hayloft


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

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

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

Family Summer Holidays in Wales

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

 

Family Holidays in Ireland

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

 

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.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites