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

Ty Rhosyn in St Columb Major, Cornwall, South West England

Ty Rhosyn, St Columb Major

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

Ty Rhosyn self catering accommodation in St Columb Major, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ty Rhosyn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ty Rhosyn start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ty Rhosyn


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Beech Cottage in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, North East England

Beech Cottage, Easingwold

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Beech Cottage self catering accommodation in Easingwold, North Yorkshire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beech Cottage start from £277 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Dairy Cottage in Masham, North Yorkshire, North East England

Dairy Cottage, Masham

Breaks in North YorkshireNorth East England

Dairy Cottage self catering accommodation in Masham, 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. Dairy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dairy Cottage start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dairy Cottage


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

16 Atlantic Reach in Newquay, Cornwall, South West England

16 Atlantic Reach, Newquay

Breaks in CornwallSouth West England

16 Atlantic Reach self catering accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool Hot Tub . Prices at 16 Atlantic Reach start from £380 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 16 Atlantic Reach


Sleeps 8 Indoor pool Garden Hot tub Games room

Caladh Na Sith in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith, Broadford

Breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caladh Na Sith start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caladh Na Sith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Stargazers Loft in Hay-On-Wye, Powys, Mid Wales

Stargazers Loft, Hay-On-Wye

Breaks in PowysMid Wales

Stargazers Loft in Mid Wales has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 1 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stargazers Loft start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stargazers Loft


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

The Barn in Culmington, Shropshire, West England

The Barn, Culmington

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

The Barn self catering accommodation in Culmington, Shropshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Barn start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 16 in Bowness, Cumbria, North West England

Number 16, Bowness

Breaks in CumbriaNorth West England

Number 16 self catering accommodation in Bowness, Cumbria sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Number 16 start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 16


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Games room

Island View Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Island View Cottage, Bantry

Breaks in County CorkIreland South

Island View Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Island View Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

Breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 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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