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

Hen Felin Isaf in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Hen Felin Isaf, Red Wharf Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Hen Felin Isaf self catering accommodation in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hen Felin Isaf does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hen Felin Isaf start from £305 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hen Felin Isaf


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Homestead in Hardraw, North Yorkshire, North East England

The Homestead, Hardraw

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

The Homestead self catering accommodation in Hardraw, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Homestead start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Homestead


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Newlyn, Cornwall, South West England

The Coach House, Newlyn

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Newlyn, Cornwall sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Coach House start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Darwin Cottage in Llansilin, Powys, Mid Wales

Darwin Cottage, Llansilin

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Darwin Cottage self catering accommodation in Llansilin, Powys 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. Darwin Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Darwin Cottage start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darwin Cottage


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

9 Linden Grove in Canterbury, Kent, South East England

9 Linden Grove, Canterbury

Breaks in KentSouth East England

9 Linden Grove self catering accommodation in Canterbury, Kent sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Linden Grove start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Linden Grove


Sleeps 2 Garden

Strawhall in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strawhall, Gorey

Breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strawhall self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Strawhall start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strawhall


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bushmills in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, West England

Bushmills, Abbey Dore

Breaks in HerefordshireWest England

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Abbey Dore, Herefordshire sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bushmills start from £488 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

Fern Cottage in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Fern Cottage, Saundersfoot

Breaks in PembrokeshireSouth Wales

Fern Cottage self catering accommodation in Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fern Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Lincoln in Alness, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Lincoln, Alness

Breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Lincoln self catering accommodation in Alness, Ross-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lincoln does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lincoln start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lincoln


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mallard Cottage in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Mallard Cottage, Lockerbie

Breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Mallard Cottage self catering accommodation in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mallard Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallard Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallard Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

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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