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

Horseshoe Cottage in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, North East England

Horseshoe Cottage, Great Ayton

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Horseshoe Cottage self catering accommodation in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Horseshoe Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Horseshoe Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Horseshoe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rose Cottage in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

Rose Cottage, Church Bay

Breaks in Isle of AngleseyNorth Wales

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Bay, Isle of Anglesey sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rose Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rose Cottage start from £284 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

East Cottage in Church Stretton, Shropshire, West England

East Cottage, Church Stretton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

East Cottage self catering accommodation in Church Stretton, Shropshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at East Cottage start from £315 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about East Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Retreat in Washfield, Devon, South West England

The Retreat, Washfield

Breaks in DevonSouth West England

The Retreat in South West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Swimming Pool Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Retreat start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Retreat


Sleeps 4 Indoor pool Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Rock House in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Glengarriff

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Locks Cottage in Langcliffe, North Yorkshire, North East England

Locks Cottage, Langcliffe

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Locks Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Locks Cottage start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Locks Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Monachuich House in Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Highlands Scotland

Monachuich House, Fionnphort

Breaks in Isle of MullHighlands Scotland

Monachuich House in Highlands Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Monachuich House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monachuich House start from £332 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monachuich House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Highbeck Cottage in Coverham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Highbeck Cottage, Coverham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Highbeck Cottage self catering accommodation in Coverham, North Yorkshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Highbeck Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highbeck Cottage start from £324 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highbeck Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sallys Barn in Grantley, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sallys Barn, Grantley

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Sallys Barn self catering accommodation in Grantley, North Yorkshire 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 Sallys Barn start from £499 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallys Barn


Sleeps 8 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

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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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